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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.05, 46.77 and 33.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.05, 46.77 and 33.66 is: 46.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.05 : 46.77 = 33.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.05/46.77 = 33.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.05x = 46.77 × 33.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.05x = 1,574.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574.28/34.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.23

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