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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.67, 69.84 and 35.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.67, 69.84 and 35.23 is: 52.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.67 : 69.84 = 35.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.67/69.84 = 35.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.67x = 69.84 × 35.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.67x = 2,460.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460.29/46.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.72

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