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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.64, 70.22 and 34.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.64, 70.22 and 34.71 is: 52.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.64 : 70.22 = 34.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.64/70.22 = 34.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.64x = 70.22 × 34.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.64x = 2,437.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,437.16/46.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.26

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