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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.42, 69.65 and 17.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.42, 69.65 and 17.55 is: 26.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.42 : 69.65 = 17.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.42/69.65 = 17.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.42x = 69.65 × 17.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.42x = 1,222.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222.36/46.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.33

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