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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.12, 63.67 and 33.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.12, 63.67 and 33.22 is: 45.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.12 : 63.67 = 33.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.12/63.67 = 33.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.12x = 63.67 × 33.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.12x = 2,115.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115.12/46.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.86

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