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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.52, 64.14 and 33.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.52, 64.14 and 33.56 is: 46.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.52 : 64.14 = 33.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.52/64.14 = 33.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.52x = 64.14 × 33.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.52x = 2,152.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152.54/46.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.27

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