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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.58, 64.30 and 34.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.58, 64.30 and 34.97 is: 48.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.58 : 64.30 = 34.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.58/64.30 = 34.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.58x = 64.30 × 34.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.58x = 2,248.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248.16/46.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.26

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