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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.23, 69.28 and 34.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.23, 69.28 and 34.80 is: 52.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.23 : 69.28 = 34.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.23/69.28 = 34.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.23x = 69.28 × 34.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.23x = 2,411.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411.12/46.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.16

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