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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.78, 69.96 and 39.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.78, 69.96 and 39.02 is: 58.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.78 : 69.96 = 39.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.78/69.96 = 39.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.78x = 69.96 × 39.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.78x = 2,729.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729.84/46.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.35

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