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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.93, 70.33 and 33.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.93, 70.33 and 33.42 is: 50.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.93 : 70.33 = 33.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.93/70.33 = 33.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.93x = 70.33 × 33.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.93x = 2,350.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350.52/46.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.08

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