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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.78, 46.68 and 32.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.78, 46.68 and 32.46 is: 44.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.78 : 46.68 = 32.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.78/46.68 = 32.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.78x = 46.68 × 32.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.78x = 1,515.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515.23/33.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.86

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