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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.01, 68.94 and 34.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.01, 68.94 and 34.59 is: 51.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.01 : 68.94 = 34.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.01/68.94 = 34.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.01x = 68.94 × 34.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.01x = 2,384.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,384.63/46.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.83

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