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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.20, 46.68 and 33.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.20, 46.68 and 33.66 is: 45.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.20 : 46.68 = 33.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.20/46.68 = 33.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.20x = 46.68 × 33.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.20x = 1,571.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571.25/34.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.94

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