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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.40, 45.71 and 32.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.40, 45.71 and 32.47 is: 44.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.40 : 45.71 = 32.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.40/45.71 = 32.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.40x = 45.71 × 32.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.40x = 1,484.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484.20/33.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.44

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