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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.58, 64.22 and 34.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.58, 64.22 and 34.29 is: 47.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.58 : 64.22 = 34.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.58/64.22 = 34.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.58x = 64.22 × 34.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.58x = 2,201.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201.93/46.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.28

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