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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.75, 69.99 and 26.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.75, 69.99 and 26.14 is: 39.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.75 : 69.99 = 26.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.75/69.99 = 26.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.75x = 69.99 × 26.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.75x = 1,829.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829.54/46.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.13

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