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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.49, 45.93 and 32.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.49, 45.93 and 32.03 is: 43.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.49 : 45.93 = 32.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.49/45.93 = 32.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.49x = 45.93 × 32.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.49x = 1,470.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470.75/33.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.92

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