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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.44, 69.70 and 26.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.44, 69.70 and 26.15 is: 39.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.44 : 69.70 = 26.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.44/69.70 = 26.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.44x = 69.70 × 26.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.44x = 1,822.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822.66/46.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.25

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