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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.00, 68.96 and 26.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.00, 68.96 and 26.74 is: 40.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.00 : 68.96 = 26.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.00/68.96 = 26.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.00x = 68.96 × 26.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.00x = 1,843.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843.51/46.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.08

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