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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.83, 70.17 and 33.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.83, 70.17 and 33.65 is: 50.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.83 : 70.17 = 33.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.83/70.17 = 33.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.83x = 70.17 × 33.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.83x = 2,361.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361.59/46.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.43

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