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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.75, 46.50 and 32.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.75, 46.50 and 32.85 is: 45.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.75 : 46.50 = 32.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.75/46.50 = 32.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.75x = 46.50 × 32.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.75x = 1,527.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527.53/33.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.26

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