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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.02, 69.03 and 20.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.02, 69.03 and 20.33 is: 30.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.02 : 69.03 = 20.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.02/69.03 = 20.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.02x = 69.03 × 20.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.02x = 1,403.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403.55/46.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.50

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