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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.69, 70.03 and 19.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.69, 70.03 and 19.60 is: 29.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.69 : 70.03 = 19.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.69/70.03 = 19.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.69x = 70.03 × 19.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.69x = 1,372.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372.59/46.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.40

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