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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.33, 69.33 and 34.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.33, 69.33 and 34.89 is: 52.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.33 : 69.33 = 34.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.33/69.33 = 34.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.33x = 69.33 × 34.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.33x = 2,418.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418.92/46.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.21

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