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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69.94, 96.41 and 46.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69.94, 96.41 and 46.58 is: 64.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69.94 : 96.41 = 46.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69.94/96.41 = 46.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69.94x = 96.41 × 46.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69.94x = 4,490.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,490.54/69.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.21

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