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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.72, 69.90 and 33.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.72, 69.90 and 33.88 is: 50.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.72 : 69.90 = 33.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.72/69.90 = 33.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.72x = 69.90 × 33.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.72x = 2,368.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368.21/46.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.69

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