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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.26, 63.96 and 39.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.26, 63.96 and 39.42 is: 54.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.26 : 63.96 = 39.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.26/63.96 = 39.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.26x = 63.96 × 39.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.26x = 2,521.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521.30/46.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.50

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