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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.98, 64.81 and 34.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.98, 64.81 and 34.66 is: 47.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.98 : 64.81 = 34.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.98/64.81 = 34.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.98x = 64.81 × 34.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.98x = 2,246.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246.31/46.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.81

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