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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.80, 64.60 and 33.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.80, 64.60 and 33.92 is: 46.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.80 : 64.60 = 33.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.80/64.60 = 33.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.80x = 64.60 × 33.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.80x = 2,191.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,191.23/46.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.82

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