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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.76, 48.01 and 33.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.76, 48.01 and 33.70 is: 46.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.76 : 48.01 = 33.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.76/48.01 = 33.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.76x = 48.01 × 33.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.76x = 1,617.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617.94/34.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.55

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