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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.56, 70 and 34.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.56, 70 and 34.56 is: 51.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.56 : 70 = 34.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.56/70 = 34.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.56x = 70 × 34.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.56x = 2,419.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,419.20/46.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.96

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