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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.92, 70.34 and 33.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.92, 70.34 and 33.42 is: 50.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.92 : 70.34 = 33.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.92/70.34 = 33.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.92x = 70.34 × 33.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.92x = 2,350.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350.60/46.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.10

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