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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.89, 64.70 and 33.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.89, 64.70 and 33.93 is: 46.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.89 : 64.70 = 33.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.89/64.70 = 33.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.89x = 64.70 × 33.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.89x = 2,195.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195.10/46.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.81

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