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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.53, 69.93 and 33.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.53, 69.93 and 33.08 is: 49.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.53 : 69.93 = 33.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.53/69.93 = 33.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.53x = 69.93 × 33.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.53x = 2,312.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,312.93/46.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.71

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