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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.96, 64.79 and 34.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.96, 64.79 and 34.68 is: 47.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.96 : 64.79 = 34.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.96/64.79 = 34.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.96x = 64.79 × 34.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.96x = 2,246.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246.42/46.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.84

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