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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.63, 47.98 and 33.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.63, 47.98 and 33.83 is: 46.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.63 : 47.98 = 33.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.63/47.98 = 33.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.63x = 47.98 × 33.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.63x = 1,623.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623.27/34.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.88

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