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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.41, 45.47 and 33.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.41, 45.47 and 33.27 is: 45.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.41 : 45.47 = 33.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.41/45.47 = 33.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.41x = 45.47 × 33.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.41x = 1,512.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512.79/33.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.28

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