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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.02, 68.84 and 35.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.02, 68.84 and 35.07 is: 52.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.02 : 68.84 = 35.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.02/68.84 = 35.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.02x = 68.84 × 35.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.02x = 2,414.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414.04/46.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.46

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