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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.39, 69.37 and 34.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.39, 69.37 and 34.99 is: 52.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.39 : 69.37 = 34.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.39/69.37 = 34.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.39x = 69.37 × 34.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.39x = 2,427.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427.26/46.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.32

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