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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.55, 69.67 and 24.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.55, 69.67 and 24.85 is: 37.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.55 : 69.67 = 24.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.55/69.67 = 24.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.55x = 69.67 × 24.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.55x = 1,731.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731.06/46.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.19

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