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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.08, 69.13 and 26.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.08, 69.13 and 26.84 is: 40.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.08 : 69.13 = 26.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.08/69.13 = 26.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.08x = 69.13 × 26.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.08x = 1,855.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855.45/46.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.27

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