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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.04, 68.93 and 36.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.04, 68.93 and 36.34 is: 54.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.04 : 68.93 = 36.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.04/68.93 = 36.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.04x = 68.93 × 36.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.04x = 2,504.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504.91/46.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.41

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