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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.46, 46.17 and 18.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.46, 46.17 and 18.71 is: 25.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.46 : 46.17 = 18.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.46/46.17 = 18.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.46x = 46.17 × 18.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.46x = 863.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863.68/33.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.81

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