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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.71, 70.08 and 16.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.71, 70.08 and 16.28 is: 24.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.71 : 70.08 = 16.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.71/70.08 = 16.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.71x = 70.08 × 16.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.71x = 1,141.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141.02/46.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.43

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