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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.11, 69.30 and 35.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.11, 69.30 and 35.31 is: 53.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.11 : 69.30 = 35.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.11/69.30 = 35.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.11x = 69.30 × 35.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.11x = 2,446.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446.98/46.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.07

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