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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.06, 63.59 and 33.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.06, 63.59 and 33.88 is: 46.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.06 : 63.59 = 33.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.06/63.59 = 33.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.06x = 63.59 × 33.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.06x = 2,153.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153.94/46.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.76

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