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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.34, 63.92 and 34.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.34, 63.92 and 34.10 is: 47.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.34 : 63.92 = 34.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.34/63.92 = 34.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.34x = 63.92 × 34.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.34x = 2,179.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179.67/46.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.04

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