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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.04, 68.91 and 26.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.04, 68.91 and 26.75 is: 40.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.04 : 68.91 = 26.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.04/68.91 = 26.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.04x = 68.91 × 26.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.04x = 1,843.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843.34/46.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.04

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