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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.41, 46 and 32.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.41, 46 and 32.65 is: 44.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.41 : 46 = 32.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.41/46 = 32.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.41x = 46 × 32.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.41x = 1,501.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501.90/33.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.95

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