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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.47, 69.65 and 34.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.47, 69.65 and 34.97 is: 52.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.47 : 69.65 = 34.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.47/69.65 = 34.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.47x = 69.65 × 34.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.47x = 2,435.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,435.14/46.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.40

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