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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.06, 45.40 and 32.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.06, 45.40 and 32.44 is: 44.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.06 : 45.40 = 32.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.06/45.40 = 32.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.06x = 45.40 × 32.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.06x = 1,472.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472.78/33.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.55

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