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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.07, 69.08 and 17.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.07, 69.08 and 17.17 is: 25.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.07 : 69.08 = 17.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.07/69.08 = 17.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.07x = 69.08 × 17.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.07x = 1,186.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186.10/46.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.75

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