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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.41, 45.97 and 33.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.41, 45.97 and 33.08 is: 45.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.41 : 45.97 = 33.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.41/45.97 = 33.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.41x = 45.97 × 33.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.41x = 1,520.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520.38/33.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.50

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