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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.97, 46.78 and 32.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.97, 46.78 and 32.38 is: 44.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.97 : 46.78 = 32.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.97/46.78 = 32.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.97x = 46.78 × 32.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.97x = 1,514.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514.74/33.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.59

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