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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.33, 84.64 and 33.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.33, 84.64 and 33.70 is: 46.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.33 : 84.64 = 33.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.33/84.64 = 33.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.33x = 84.64 × 33.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.33x = 2,852.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,852.73/61.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.51

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