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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.32, 69.46 and 14.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.32, 69.46 and 14.26 is: 21.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.32 : 69.46 = 14.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.32/69.46 = 14.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.32x = 69.46 × 14.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.32x = 990.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990.50/46.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.38

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