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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.64, 70.01 and 33.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.64, 70.01 and 33.83 is: 50.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.64 : 70.01 = 33.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.64/70.01 = 33.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.64x = 70.01 × 33.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.64x = 2,368.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368.89/46.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.79

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