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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.98, 64.81 and 33.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.98, 64.81 and 33.16 is: 45.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.98 : 64.81 = 33.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.98/64.81 = 33.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.98x = 64.81 × 33.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.98x = 2,149.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149.10/46.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.74

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