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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.45, 69.68 and 34.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.45, 69.68 and 34.50 is: 51.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.45 : 69.68 = 34.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.45/69.68 = 34.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.45x = 69.68 × 34.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.45x = 2,404.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404.11/46.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.76

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