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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.65, 45.85 and 32.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.65, 45.85 and 32.95 is: 44.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.65 : 45.85 = 32.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.65/45.85 = 32.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.65x = 45.85 × 32.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.65x = 1,510.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510.56/33.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.90

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