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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.07, 46.67 and 33.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.07, 46.67 and 33.35 is: 45.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.07 : 46.67 = 33.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.07/46.67 = 33.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.07x = 46.67 × 33.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.07x = 1,556.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556.04/34.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.68

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