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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.34, 69.51 and 12.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.34, 69.51 and 12.10 is: 18.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.34 : 69.51 = 12.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.34/69.51 = 12.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.34x = 69.51 × 12.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.34x = 841.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841.37/46.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.16

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