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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.41, 69.46 and 34.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.41, 69.46 and 34.97 is: 52.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.41 : 69.46 = 34.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.41/69.46 = 34.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.41x = 69.46 × 34.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.41x = 2,428.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428.58/46.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.33

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