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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.40, 45.79 and 32.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.40, 45.79 and 32.32 is: 44.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.40 : 45.79 = 32.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.40/45.79 = 32.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.40x = 45.79 × 32.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.40x = 1,479.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479.93/33.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.31

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