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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.46, 64.10 and 34.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.46, 64.10 and 34.16 is: 47.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.46 : 64.10 = 34.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.46/64.10 = 34.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.46x = 64.10 × 34.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.46x = 2,189.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189.42/46.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.12

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