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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.41, 64.03 and 34.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.41, 64.03 and 34.18 is: 47.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.41 : 64.03 = 34.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.41/64.03 = 34.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.41x = 64.03 × 34.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.41x = 2,188.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188.55/46.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.16

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