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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.08, 69.08 and 23.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.08, 69.08 and 23.27 is: 34.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.08 : 69.08 = 23.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.08/69.08 = 23.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.08x = 69.08 × 23.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.08x = 1,607.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607.03/46.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.87

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