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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.14, 69.09 and 35.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.14, 69.09 and 35.42 is: 53.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.14 : 69.09 = 35.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.14/69.09 = 35.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.14x = 69.09 × 35.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.14x = 2,447.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,447.17/46.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.04

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