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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.29, 63.90 and 34.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.29, 63.90 and 34.67 is: 47.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.29 : 63.90 = 34.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.29/63.90 = 34.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.29x = 63.90 × 34.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.29x = 2,215.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,215.41/46.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.86

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