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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.33, 63.91 and 34.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.33, 63.91 and 34.13 is: 47.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.33 : 63.91 = 34.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.33/63.91 = 34.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.33x = 63.91 × 34.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.33x = 2,181.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181.25/46.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.08

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