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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.61, 69.83 and 33.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.61, 69.83 and 33.80 is: 50.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.61 : 69.83 = 33.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.61/69.83 = 33.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.61x = 69.83 × 33.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.61x = 2,359.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359.74/46.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.63

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