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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.80, 70.20 and 33.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.80, 70.20 and 33.28 is: 49.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.80 : 70.20 = 33.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.80/70.20 = 33.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.80x = 70.20 × 33.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.80x = 2,336.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,336.26/46.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.92

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