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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.02, 68.98 and 23.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.02, 68.98 and 23.16 is: 34.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.02 : 68.98 = 23.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.02/68.98 = 23.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.02x = 68.98 × 23.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.02x = 1,597.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597.58/46.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.71

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