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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.39, 69.54 and 26.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.39, 69.54 and 26.09 is: 39.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.39 : 69.54 = 26.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.39/69.54 = 26.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.39x = 69.54 × 26.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.39x = 1,814.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814.59/46.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.12

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