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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.44, 69.71 and 33.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.44, 69.71 and 33.68 is: 50.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.44 : 69.71 = 33.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.44/69.71 = 33.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.44x = 69.71 × 33.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.44x = 2,347.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347.73/46.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.55

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