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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.69, 70.09 and 33.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.69, 70.09 and 33.68 is: 50.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.69 : 70.09 = 33.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.69/70.09 = 33.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.69x = 70.09 × 33.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.69x = 2,360.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360.72/46.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.56

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