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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.83, 46.37 and 33.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.83, 46.37 and 33.20 is: 45.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.83 : 46.37 = 33.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.83/46.37 = 33.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.83x = 46.37 × 33.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.83x = 1,539.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539.09/33.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.50

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