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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.43, 69.69 and 26.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.43, 69.69 and 26.12 is: 39.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.43 : 69.69 = 26.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.43/69.69 = 26.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.43x = 69.69 × 26.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.43x = 1,820.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820.30/46.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.21

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