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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.18, 69.10 and 34.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.18, 69.10 and 34.13 is: 51.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.18 : 69.10 = 34.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.18/69.10 = 34.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.18x = 69.10 × 34.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.18x = 2,358.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,358.38/46.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.07

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