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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.50, 69.74 and 13.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.50, 69.74 and 13.99 is: 20.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.50 : 69.74 = 13.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.50/69.74 = 13.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.50x = 69.74 × 13.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.50x = 975.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975.99/46.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.99

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