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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.47, 69.62 and 33.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.47, 69.62 and 33.57 is: 50.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.47 : 69.62 = 33.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.47/69.62 = 33.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.47x = 69.62 × 33.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.47x = 2,337.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337.41/46.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.30

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