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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.26, 46.96 and 33.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.26, 46.96 and 33.78 is: 46.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.26 : 46.96 = 33.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.26/46.96 = 33.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.26x = 46.96 × 33.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.26x = 1,586.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586.31/34.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.30

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