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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.04, 68.88 and 33.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.04, 68.88 and 33.96 is: 50.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.04 : 68.88 = 33.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.04/68.88 = 33.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.04x = 68.88 × 33.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.04x = 2,339.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,339.16/46.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.81

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