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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.88, 70.21 and 33.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.88, 70.21 and 33.98 is: 50.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.88 : 70.21 = 33.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.88/70.21 = 33.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.88x = 70.21 × 33.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.88x = 2,385.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385.57/46.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.89

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