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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.70, 69.97 and 31.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.70, 69.97 and 31.25 is: 46.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.70 : 69.97 = 31.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.70/69.97 = 31.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.70x = 69.97 × 31.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.70x = 2,186.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,186.13/46.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.81

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