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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.33, 46.78 and 34.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.33, 46.78 and 34.21 is: 46.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.33 : 46.78 = 34.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.33/46.78 = 34.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.33x = 46.78 × 34.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.33x = 1,600.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600.34/34.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.62

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