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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.17, 69.26 and 20.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.17, 69.26 and 20.50 is: 30.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.17 : 69.26 = 20.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.17/69.26 = 20.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.17x = 69.26 × 20.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.17x = 1,419.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419.55/46.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.75

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