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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.59, 69.89 and 14.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.59, 69.89 and 14.54 is: 21.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.59 : 69.89 = 14.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.59/69.89 = 14.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.59x = 69.89 × 14.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.59x = 1,015.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015.78/46.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.80

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