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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.68, 69.98 and 19.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.68, 69.98 and 19.65 is: 29.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.68 : 69.98 = 19.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.68/69.98 = 19.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.68x = 69.98 × 19.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.68x = 1,374.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374.66/46.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.45

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