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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.14, 46.87 and 33.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.14, 46.87 and 33.47 is: 45.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.14 : 46.87 = 33.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.14/46.87 = 33.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.14x = 46.87 × 33.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.14x = 1,568.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568.74/34.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.95

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