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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.42, 69.69 and 19.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.42, 69.69 and 19.39 is: 29.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.42 : 69.69 = 19.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.42/69.69 = 19.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.42x = 69.69 × 19.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.42x = 1,351.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351.15/46.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.11

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