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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.90, 64.60 and 33.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.90, 64.60 and 33.94 is: 46.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.90 : 64.60 = 33.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.90/64.60 = 33.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.90x = 64.60 × 33.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.90x = 2,192.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,192.52/46.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.75

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