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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.29, 69.44 and 20.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.29, 69.44 and 20.61 is: 30.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.29 : 69.44 = 20.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.29/69.44 = 20.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.29x = 69.44 × 20.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.29x = 1,431.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431.06/46.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.91

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