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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.96, 46.58 and 32.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.96, 46.58 and 32.78 is: 44.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.96 : 46.58 = 32.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.96/46.58 = 32.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.96x = 46.58 × 32.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.96x = 1,526.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526.89/33.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.96

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