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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.68, 69.98 and 23.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.68, 69.98 and 23.87 is: 35.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.68 : 69.98 = 23.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.68/69.98 = 23.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.68x = 69.98 × 23.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.68x = 1,669.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669.95/46.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.77

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