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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.43, 46.36 and 32.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.43, 46.36 and 32.44 is: 44.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.43 : 46.36 = 32.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.43/46.36 = 32.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.43x = 46.36 × 32.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.43x = 1,503.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503.92/33.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.99

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