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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.64, 70.23 and 39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.64, 70.23 and 39 is: 58.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.64 : 70.23 = 39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.64/70.23 = 39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.64x = 70.23 × 39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.64x = 2,738.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738.97/46.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.73

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