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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.63, 69.82 and 39.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.63, 69.82 and 39.39 is: 58.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.63 : 69.82 = 39.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.63/69.82 = 39.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.63x = 69.82 × 39.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.63x = 2,749.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,749.66/46.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.97

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