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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.99, 64.83 and 33.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.99, 64.83 and 33.19 is: 45.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.99 : 64.83 = 33.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.99/64.83 = 33.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.99x = 64.83 × 33.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.99x = 2,151.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151.27/46.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.78

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