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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.52, 69.90 and 35.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.52, 69.90 and 35.21 is: 52.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.52 : 69.90 = 35.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.52/69.90 = 35.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.52x = 69.90 × 35.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.52x = 2,461.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461.00/46.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.91

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