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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.16, 69.12 and 26.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.16, 69.12 and 26.86 is: 40.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.16 : 69.12 = 26.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.16/69.12 = 26.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.16x = 69.12 × 26.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.16x = 1,856.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856.46/46.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.22

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