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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.07, 69.03 and 23.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.07, 69.03 and 23.24 is: 34.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.07 : 69.03 = 23.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.07/69.03 = 23.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.07x = 69.03 × 23.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.07x = 1,604.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604.26/46.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.82

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