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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.67, 46.23 and 32.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.67, 46.23 and 32.79 is: 45.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.67 : 46.23 = 32.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.67/46.23 = 32.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.67x = 46.23 × 32.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.67x = 1,515.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515.88/33.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.02

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