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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.73, 46.20 and 33.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.73, 46.20 and 33.64 is: 46.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.73 : 46.20 = 33.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.73/46.20 = 33.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.73x = 46.20 × 33.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.73x = 1,554.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554.17/33.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.08

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