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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.04, 68.99 and 39.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.04, 68.99 and 39.65 is: 59.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.04 : 68.99 = 39.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.04/68.99 = 39.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.04x = 68.99 × 39.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.04x = 2,735.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,735.43/46.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.41

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