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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.91, 64.74 and 33.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.91, 64.74 and 33.98 is: 46.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.91 : 64.74 = 33.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.91/64.74 = 33.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.91x = 64.74 × 33.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.91x = 2,199.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199.87/46.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.90

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