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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.73, 70.01 and 31.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.73, 70.01 and 31.53 is: 47.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.73 : 70.01 = 31.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.73/70.01 = 31.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.73x = 70.01 × 31.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.73x = 2,207.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207.26/46.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.24

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