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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.67, 47.90 and 33.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.67, 47.90 and 33.01 is: 45.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.67 : 47.90 = 33.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.67/47.90 = 33.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.67x = 47.90 × 33.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.67x = 1,581.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581.14/34.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.60

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