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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.72, 70.02 and 35.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.72, 70.02 and 35.20 is: 52.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.72 : 70.02 = 35.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.72/70.02 = 35.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.72x = 70.02 × 35.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.72x = 2,464.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,464.70/46.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.75

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