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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.66, 69.85 and 34.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.66, 69.85 and 34.42 is: 51.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.66 : 69.85 = 34.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.66/69.85 = 34.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.66x = 69.85 × 34.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.66x = 2,404.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404.24/46.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.53

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