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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.58, 69.93 and 19.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.58, 69.93 and 19.55 is: 29.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.58 : 69.93 = 19.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.58/69.93 = 19.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.58x = 69.93 × 19.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.58x = 1,367.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367.13/46.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.35

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