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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.70, 69.92 and 39.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.70, 69.92 and 39.13 is: 58.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.70 : 69.92 = 39.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.70/69.92 = 39.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.70x = 69.92 × 39.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.70x = 2,736.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736.24/46.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.59

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