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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.74, 69.96 and 34.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.74, 69.96 and 34.74 is: 52.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.74 : 69.96 = 34.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.74/69.96 = 34.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.74x = 69.96 × 34.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.74x = 2,430.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,430.41/46.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.00

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