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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.33, 69.50 and 26.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.33, 69.50 and 26.01 is: 39.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.33 : 69.50 = 26.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.33/69.50 = 26.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.33x = 69.50 × 26.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.33x = 1,807.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807.70/46.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.02

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