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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.84, 69.90 and 40.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.84, 69.90 and 40.84 is: 60.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.84 : 69.90 = 40.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.84/69.90 = 40.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.84x = 69.90 × 40.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.84x = 2,854.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,854.72/46.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.95

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