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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.17, 68.95 and 39.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.17, 68.95 and 39.76 is: 59.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.17 : 68.95 = 39.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.17/68.95 = 39.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.17x = 68.95 × 39.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.17x = 2,741.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,741.35/46.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.38

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