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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.07, 68.78 and 39.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.07, 68.78 and 39.22 is: 58.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.07 : 68.78 = 39.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.07/68.78 = 39.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.07x = 68.78 × 39.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.07x = 2,697.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697.48/46.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.55

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