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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.47, 69.75 and 26.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.47, 69.75 and 26.19 is: 39.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.47 : 69.75 = 26.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.47/69.75 = 26.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.47x = 69.75 × 26.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.47x = 1,826.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826.75/46.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.31

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