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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.76, 64.56 and 33.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.76, 64.56 and 33.80 is: 46.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.76 : 64.56 = 33.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.76/64.56 = 33.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.76x = 64.56 × 33.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.76x = 2,182.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182.13/46.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.67

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