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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.78, 70.13 and 33.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.78, 70.13 and 33.21 is: 49.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.78 : 70.13 = 33.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.78/70.13 = 33.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.78x = 70.13 × 33.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.78x = 2,329.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329.10/46.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.79

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