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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.20, 69.29 and 24.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.20, 69.29 and 24.54 is: 36.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.20 : 69.29 = 24.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.20/69.29 = 24.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.20x = 69.29 × 24.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.20x = 1,700.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700.38/46.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.80

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