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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.77, 70.08 and 33.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.77, 70.08 and 33.30 is: 49.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.77 : 70.08 = 33.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.77/70.08 = 33.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.77x = 70.08 × 33.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.77x = 2,333.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333.66/46.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.90

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