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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.22, 69.35 and 34.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.22, 69.35 and 34.30 is: 51.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.22 : 69.35 = 34.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.22/69.35 = 34.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.22x = 69.35 × 34.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.22x = 2,378.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378.36/46.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.46

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