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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.99, 46.78 and 32.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.99, 46.78 and 32.40 is: 44.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.99 : 46.78 = 32.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.99/46.78 = 32.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.99x = 46.78 × 32.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.99x = 1,515.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515.67/33.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.59

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