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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.63, 69.92 and 17.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.63, 69.92 and 17.74 is: 26.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.63 : 69.92 = 17.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.63/69.92 = 17.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.63x = 69.92 × 17.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.63x = 1,239.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239.94/46.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.59

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