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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.62, 46.39 and 32.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.62, 46.39 and 32.35 is: 44.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.62 : 46.39 = 32.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.62/46.39 = 32.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.62x = 46.39 × 32.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.62x = 1,500.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500.72/33.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.64

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