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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.09, 69.25 and 42.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.09, 69.25 and 42.76 is: 64.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.09 : 69.25 = 42.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.09/69.25 = 42.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.09x = 69.25 × 42.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.09x = 2,961.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961.13/46.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.25

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