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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.56, 69.81 and 39.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.56, 69.81 and 39.81 is: 59.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.56 : 69.81 = 39.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.56/69.81 = 39.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.56x = 69.81 × 39.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.56x = 2,779.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779.14/46.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.69

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