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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.21, 69.24 and 34.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.21, 69.24 and 34.78 is: 52.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.21 : 69.24 = 34.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.21/69.24 = 34.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.21x = 69.24 × 34.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.21x = 2,408.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408.17/46.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.11

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