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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.14, 63.68 and 34.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.14, 63.68 and 34.50 is: 47.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.14 : 63.68 = 34.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.14/63.68 = 34.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.14x = 63.68 × 34.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.14x = 2,196.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196.96/46.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.62

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