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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.14, 45.81 and 32.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.14, 45.81 and 32.90 is: 45.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.14 : 45.81 = 32.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.14/45.81 = 32.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.14x = 45.81 × 32.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.14x = 1,507.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507.15/33.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.48

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