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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.95, 64.70 and 34.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.95, 64.70 and 34.66 is: 47.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.95 : 64.70 = 34.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.95/64.70 = 34.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.95x = 64.70 × 34.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.95x = 2,242.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242.54/46.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.77

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