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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.13, 69.12 and 34.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.13, 69.12 and 34.70 is: 51.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.13 : 69.12 = 34.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.13/69.12 = 34.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.13x = 69.12 × 34.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.13x = 2,398.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398.12/46.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.99

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