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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.05, 69.03 and 34.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.05, 69.03 and 34.04 is: 51.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.05 : 69.03 = 34.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.05/69.03 = 34.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.05x = 69.03 × 34.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.05x = 2,349.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349.44/46.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.02

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