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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.12, 46.95 and 33.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.12, 46.95 and 33.64 is: 46.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.12 : 46.95 = 33.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.12/46.95 = 33.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.12x = 46.95 × 33.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.12x = 1,579.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579.40/34.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.29

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