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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.62, 69.80 and 34.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.62, 69.80 and 34.39 is: 51.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.62 : 69.80 = 34.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.62/69.80 = 34.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.62x = 69.80 × 34.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.62x = 2,400.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400.42/46.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.49

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