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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.78, 69.73 and 46.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.78, 69.73 and 46.24 is: 68.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.78 : 69.73 = 46.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.78/69.73 = 46.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.78x = 69.73 × 46.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.78x = 3,224.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,224.32/46.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.93

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