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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.14, 69.10 and 34.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.14, 69.10 and 34.72 is: 52.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.14 : 69.10 = 34.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.14/69.10 = 34.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.14x = 69.10 × 34.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.14x = 2,399.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399.15/46.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.00

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