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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.30, 45.59 and 32.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.30, 45.59 and 32.27 is: 44.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.30 : 45.59 = 32.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.30/45.59 = 32.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.30x = 45.59 × 32.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.30x = 1,470.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470.80/33.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.17

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