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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.52, 64.24 and 34.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.52, 64.24 and 34.92 is: 48.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.52 : 64.24 = 34.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.52/64.24 = 34.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.52x = 64.24 × 34.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.52x = 2,243.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243.26/46.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.22

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