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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.44, 69.68 and 17.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.44, 69.68 and 17.58 is: 26.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.44 : 69.68 = 17.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.44/69.68 = 17.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.44x = 69.68 × 17.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.44x = 1,224.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224.97/46.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.38

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