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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.98, 46.98 and 32.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.98, 46.98 and 32.49 is: 44.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.98 : 46.98 = 32.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.98/46.98 = 32.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.98x = 46.98 × 32.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.98x = 1,526.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526.38/33.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.93

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