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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46, 68.94 and 21.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46, 68.94 and 21.61 is: 32.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46 : 68.94 = 21.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46/68.94 = 21.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46x = 68.94 × 21.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46x = 1,489.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489.79/46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.39

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