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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.33, 63.89 and 34.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.33, 63.89 and 34.70 is: 47.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.33 : 63.89 = 34.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.33/63.89 = 34.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.33x = 63.89 × 34.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.33x = 2,216.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216.98/46.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.85

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