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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.30, 46.97 and 33.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.30, 46.97 and 33.34 is: 45.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.30 : 46.97 = 33.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.30/46.97 = 33.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.30x = 46.97 × 33.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.30x = 1,565.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565.98/34.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.66

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