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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.61, 69.87 and 26.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.61, 69.87 and 26.34 is: 39.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.61 : 69.87 = 26.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.61/69.87 = 26.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.61x = 69.87 × 26.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.61x = 1,840.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840.20/46.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.48

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