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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.08, 69.34 and 34.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.08, 69.34 and 34.74 is: 52.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.08 : 69.34 = 34.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.08/69.34 = 34.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.08x = 69.34 × 34.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.08x = 2,408.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408.87/46.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.28

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