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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.59, 64.24 and 33.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.59, 64.24 and 33.63 is: 46.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.59 : 64.24 = 33.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.59/64.24 = 33.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.59x = 64.24 × 33.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.59x = 2,160.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160.39/46.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.37

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