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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.47, 69.69 and 34.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.47, 69.69 and 34.41 is: 51.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.47 : 69.69 = 34.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.47/69.69 = 34.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.47x = 69.69 × 34.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.47x = 2,398.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398.03/46.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.60

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