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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.49, 69.44 and 39.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.49, 69.44 and 39.66 is: 59.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.49 : 69.44 = 39.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.49/69.44 = 39.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.49x = 69.44 × 39.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.49x = 2,753.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753.75/46.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.23

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