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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.52, 69.71 and 26.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.52, 69.71 and 26.22 is: 39.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.52 : 69.71 = 26.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.52/69.71 = 26.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.52x = 69.71 × 26.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.52x = 1,827.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827.67/46.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.29

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