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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.71, 70.02 and 18.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.71, 70.02 and 18.21 is: 27.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.71 : 70.02 = 18.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.71/70.02 = 18.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.71x = 70.02 × 18.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.71x = 1,275.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275.06/46.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.30

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