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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.65, 70.05 and 32.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.65, 70.05 and 32.99 is: 49.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.65 : 70.05 = 32.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.65/70.05 = 32.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.65x = 70.05 × 32.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.65x = 2,310.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,310.95/46.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.54

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