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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.43, 84.78 and 33.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.43, 84.78 and 33.80 is: 46.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.43 : 84.78 = 33.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.43/84.78 = 33.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.43x = 84.78 × 33.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.43x = 2,865.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,865.78/61.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.65

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