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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.60, 69.60 and 34.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.60, 69.60 and 34.58 is: 51.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.60 : 69.60 = 34.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.60/69.60 = 34.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.60x = 69.60 × 34.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.60x = 2,406.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406.77/46.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.65

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