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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.18, 63.78 and 33.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.18, 63.78 and 33.94 is: 46.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.18 : 63.78 = 33.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.18/63.78 = 33.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.18x = 63.78 × 33.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.18x = 2,164.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164.69/46.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.88

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