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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.25, 69.33 and 26.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.25, 69.33 and 26.98 is: 40.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.25 : 69.33 = 26.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.25/69.33 = 26.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.25x = 69.33 × 26.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.25x = 1,870.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,870.35/46.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.44

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