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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.49, 69.84 and 33.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.49, 69.84 and 33.74 is: 50.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.49 : 69.84 = 33.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.49/69.84 = 33.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.49x = 69.84 × 33.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.49x = 2,356.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,356.05/46.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.68

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