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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.06, 68.97 and 39.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.06, 68.97 and 39.33 is: 58.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.06 : 68.97 = 39.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.06/68.97 = 39.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.06x = 68.97 × 39.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.06x = 2,712.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,712.59/46.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.89

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