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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.11, 69.04 and 23.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.11, 69.04 and 23.29 is: 34.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.11 : 69.04 = 23.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.11/69.04 = 23.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.11x = 69.04 × 23.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.11x = 1,608.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608.06/46.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.88

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