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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.15, 45.95 and 32.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.15, 45.95 and 32.78 is: 45.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.15 : 45.95 = 32.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.15/45.95 = 32.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.15x = 45.95 × 32.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.15x = 1,505.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505.85/33.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.43

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