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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.63, 46.44 and 32.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.63, 46.44 and 32.33 is: 44.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.63 : 46.44 = 32.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.63/46.44 = 32.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.63x = 46.44 × 32.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.63x = 1,501.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501.17/33.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.64

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