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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.29, 69.54 and 35.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.29, 69.54 and 35.67 is: 53.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.29 : 69.54 = 35.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.29/69.54 = 35.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.29x = 69.54 × 35.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.29x = 2,480.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480.49/46.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.59

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