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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.59, 69.75 and 40.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.59, 69.75 and 40.20 is: 60.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.59 : 69.75 = 40.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.59/69.75 = 40.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.59x = 69.75 × 40.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.59x = 2,803.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803.95/46.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.18

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