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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.98, 46.82 and 32.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.98, 46.82 and 32.15 is: 44.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.98 : 46.82 = 32.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.98/46.82 = 32.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.98x = 46.82 × 32.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.98x = 1,504.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504.87/33.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.29

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