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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.04, 63.52 and 33.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.04, 63.52 and 33.76 is: 46.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.04 : 63.52 = 33.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.04/63.52 = 33.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.04x = 63.52 × 33.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.04x = 2,144.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144.19/46.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.57

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