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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.12, 68.93 and 39.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.12, 68.93 and 39.40 is: 58.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.12 : 68.93 = 39.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.12/68.93 = 39.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.12x = 68.93 × 39.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.12x = 2,715.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,715.84/46.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.89

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