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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.88, 70.40 and 33.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.88, 70.40 and 33.86 is: 50.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.88 : 70.40 = 33.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.88/70.40 = 33.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.88x = 70.40 × 33.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.88x = 2,383.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,383.74/46.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.85

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