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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.67, 69.69 and 40.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.67, 69.69 and 40.59 is: 60.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.67 : 69.69 = 40.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.67/69.69 = 40.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.67x = 69.69 × 40.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.67x = 2,828.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,828.72/46.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.62

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