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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.23, 69.36 and 42.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.23, 69.36 and 42.21 is: 63.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.23 : 69.36 = 42.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.23/69.36 = 42.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.23x = 69.36 × 42.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.23x = 2,927.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927.69/46.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.33

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