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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.70, 69.98 and 26.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.70, 69.98 and 26.42 is: 39.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.70 : 69.98 = 26.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.70/69.98 = 26.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.70x = 69.98 × 26.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.70x = 1,848.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848.52/46.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.58

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