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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.83, 69.89 and 42.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.83, 69.89 and 42.54 is: 63.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.83 : 69.89 = 42.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.83/69.89 = 42.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.83x = 69.89 × 42.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.83x = 2,973.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,973.12/46.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.49

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