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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.99, 46.62 and 32.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.99, 46.62 and 32.52 is: 44.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.99 : 46.62 = 32.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.99/46.62 = 32.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.99x = 46.62 × 32.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.99x = 1,516.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516.08/33.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.60

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