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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.07, 63.56 and 26.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.07, 63.56 and 26.39 is: 36.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.07 : 63.56 = 26.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.07/63.56 = 26.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.07x = 63.56 × 26.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.07x = 1,677.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677.57/46.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.42

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