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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.66, 70.12 and 31.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.66, 70.12 and 31.53 is: 47.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.66 : 70.12 = 31.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.66/70.12 = 31.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.66x = 70.12 × 31.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.66x = 2,210.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,210.88/46.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.39

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