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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.68, 46.44 and 32.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.68, 46.44 and 32.67 is: 45.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.68 : 46.44 = 32.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.68/46.44 = 32.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.68x = 46.44 × 32.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.68x = 1,517.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517.19/33.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.04

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