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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.18, 47.49 and 33.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.18, 47.49 and 33.75 is: 46.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.18 : 47.49 = 33.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.18/47.49 = 33.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.18x = 47.49 × 33.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.18x = 1,602.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602.79/34.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.89

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