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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.63, 69.95 and 20.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.63, 69.95 and 20.94 is: 31.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.63 : 69.95 = 20.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.63/69.95 = 20.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.63x = 69.95 × 20.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.63x = 1,464.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464.82/46.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.42

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