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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.33, 69.41 and 33.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.33, 69.41 and 33.28 is: 49.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.33 : 69.41 = 33.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.33/69.41 = 33.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.33x = 69.41 × 33.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.33x = 2,309.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309.87/46.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.86

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