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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.21, 69.34 and 23.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.21, 69.34 and 23.41 is: 35.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.21 : 69.34 = 23.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.21/69.34 = 23.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.21x = 69.34 × 23.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.21x = 1,623.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623.25/46.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.13

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