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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.56, 47.95 and 33.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.56, 47.95 and 33.61 is: 46.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.56 : 47.95 = 33.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.56/47.95 = 33.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.56x = 47.95 × 33.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.56x = 1,611.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611.60/34.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.64

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