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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33.94, 46.69 and 33.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33.94, 46.69 and 33.71 is: 46.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33.94 : 46.69 = 33.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33.94/46.69 = 33.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33.94x = 46.69 × 33.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33.94x = 1,573.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573.60/33.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.37

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