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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.67, 46.75 and 32.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.67, 46.75 and 32.05 is: 44.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.67 : 46.75 = 32.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.67/46.75 = 32.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.67x = 46.75 × 32.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.67x = 1,498.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498.34/33.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.50

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