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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.67, 70.04 and 34.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.67, 70.04 and 34.73 is: 52.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.67 : 70.04 = 34.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.67/70.04 = 34.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.67x = 70.04 × 34.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.67x = 2,432.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432.49/46.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.12

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