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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.05, 68.94 and 24.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.05, 68.94 and 24.33 is: 36.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.05 : 68.94 = 24.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.05/68.94 = 24.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.05x = 68.94 × 24.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.05x = 1,677.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677.31/46.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.43

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