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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.34, 69.36 and 33.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.34, 69.36 and 33.56 is: 50.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.34 : 69.36 = 33.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.34/69.36 = 33.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.34x = 69.36 × 33.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.34x = 2,327.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327.72/46.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.23

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