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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.74, 48.17 and 33.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.74, 48.17 and 33.42 is: 46.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.74 : 48.17 = 33.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.74/48.17 = 33.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.74x = 48.17 × 33.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.74x = 1,609.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609.67/34.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.33

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