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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.92, 69.96 and 46.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.92, 69.96 and 46.56 is: 69.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.92 : 69.96 = 46.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.92/69.96 = 46.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.92x = 69.96 × 46.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.92x = 3,257.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,257.34/46.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.42

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