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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.54, 69.70 and 39.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.54, 69.70 and 39.32 is: 58.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.54 : 69.70 = 39.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.54/69.70 = 39.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.54x = 69.70 × 39.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.54x = 2,740.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740.60/46.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.89

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