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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.90, 70.20 and 34.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.90, 70.20 and 34.82 is: 52.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.90 : 70.20 = 34.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.90/70.20 = 34.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.90x = 70.20 × 34.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.90x = 2,444.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,444.36/46.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.12

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