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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46, 68.59 and 42.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46, 68.59 and 42.69 is: 63.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46 : 68.59 = 42.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46/68.59 = 42.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46x = 68.59 × 42.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46x = 2,928.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928.11/46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.65

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