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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.70, 69.80 and 33.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.70, 69.80 and 33.77 is: 50.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.70 : 69.80 = 33.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.70/69.80 = 33.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.70x = 69.80 × 33.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.70x = 2,357.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357.15/46.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.48

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