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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.37, 69.68 and 26.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.37, 69.68 and 26.11 is: 39.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.37 : 69.68 = 26.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.37/69.68 = 26.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.37x = 69.68 × 26.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.37x = 1,818.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818.96/46.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.22

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