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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.84, 70.32 and 34.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.84, 70.32 and 34.15 is: 51.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.84 : 70.32 = 34.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.84/70.32 = 34.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.84x = 70.32 × 34.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.84x = 2,401.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401.43/46.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.27

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