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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.62, 46.13 and 33.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.62, 46.13 and 33.44 is: 45.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.62 : 46.13 = 33.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.62/46.13 = 33.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.62x = 46.13 × 33.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.62x = 1,542.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542.19/33.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.88

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