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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.08, 46.76 and 33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.08, 46.76 and 33 is: 45.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.08 : 46.76 = 33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.08/46.76 = 33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.08x = 46.76 × 33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.08x = 1,543.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543.08/34.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.28

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