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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.76, 64.51 and 33.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.76, 64.51 and 33.65 is: 46.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.76 : 64.51 = 33.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.76/64.51 = 33.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.76x = 64.51 × 33.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.76x = 2,170.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,170.35/46.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.42

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