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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.95, 46.91 and 32.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.95, 46.91 and 32.47 is: 44.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.95 : 46.91 = 32.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.95/46.91 = 32.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.95x = 46.91 × 32.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.95x = 1,523.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523.13/33.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.86

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