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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.77, 69.94 and 33.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.77, 69.94 and 33.13 is: 49.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.77 : 69.94 = 33.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.77/69.94 = 33.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.77x = 69.94 × 33.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.77x = 2,317.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317.11/46.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.54

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