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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.92, 46.71 and 30.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.92, 46.71 and 30.46 is: 41.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.92 : 46.71 = 30.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.92/46.71 = 30.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.92x = 46.71 × 30.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.92x = 1,422.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422.79/33.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.95

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