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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.81, 70.18 and 26.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.81, 70.18 and 26.49 is: 39.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.81 : 70.18 = 26.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.81/70.18 = 26.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.81x = 70.18 × 26.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.81x = 1,859.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859.07/46.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.72

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