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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.40, 45.96 and 32.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.40, 45.96 and 32.20 is: 44.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.40 : 45.96 = 32.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.40/45.96 = 32.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.40x = 45.96 × 32.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.40x = 1,479.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479.91/33.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.31

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