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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.53, 69.83 and 23.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.53, 69.83 and 23.71 is: 35.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.53 : 69.83 = 23.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.53/69.83 = 23.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.53x = 69.83 × 23.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.53x = 1,655.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655.67/46.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.58

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