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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.62, 46.30 and 32.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.62, 46.30 and 32.86 is: 45.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.62 : 46.30 = 32.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.62/46.30 = 32.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.62x = 46.30 × 32.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.62x = 1,521.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521.42/33.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.25

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