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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.51, 69.69 and 26.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.51, 69.69 and 26.16 is: 39.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.51 : 69.69 = 26.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.51/69.69 = 26.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.51x = 69.69 × 26.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.51x = 1,823.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823.09/46.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.20

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