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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.86, 70.23 and 26.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.86, 70.23 and 26.57 is: 39.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.86 : 70.23 = 26.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.86/70.23 = 26.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.86x = 70.23 × 26.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.86x = 1,865.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865.66/46.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.81

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