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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.42, 69.54 and 34.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.42, 69.54 and 34.90 is: 52.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.42 : 69.54 = 34.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.42/69.54 = 34.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.42x = 69.54 × 34.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.42x = 2,426.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426.95/46.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.28

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