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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.32, 46.09 and 32.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.32, 46.09 and 32.06 is: 44.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.32 : 46.09 = 32.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.32/46.09 = 32.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.32x = 46.09 × 32.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.32x = 1,477.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477.46/33.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.34

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