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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.27, 69.93 and 46.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.27, 69.93 and 46.27 is: 69.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.27 : 69.93 = 46.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.27/69.93 = 46.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.27x = 69.93 × 46.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.27x = 3,235.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,235.66/46.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.93

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