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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.33, 69.51 and 26.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.33, 69.51 and 26.05 is: 39.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.33 : 69.51 = 26.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.33/69.51 = 26.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.33x = 69.51 × 26.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.33x = 1,810.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810.74/46.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.08

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