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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.65, 69.98 and 19.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.65, 69.98 and 19.58 is: 29.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.65 : 69.98 = 19.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.65/69.98 = 19.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.65x = 69.98 × 19.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.65x = 1,370.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370.26/46.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.37

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