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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.01, 68.96 and 23.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.01, 68.96 and 23.17 is: 34.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.01 : 68.96 = 23.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.01/68.96 = 23.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.01x = 68.96 × 23.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.01x = 1,597.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597.46/46.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.72

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