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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.18, 45.47 and 32.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.18, 45.47 and 32.87 is: 45.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.18 : 45.47 = 32.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.18/45.47 = 32.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.18x = 45.47 × 32.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.18x = 1,494.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494.21/33.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.03

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