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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.73, 70.13 and 21.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.73, 70.13 and 21.08 is: 31.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.73 : 70.13 = 21.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.73/70.13 = 21.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.73x = 70.13 × 21.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.73x = 1,478.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478.34/46.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.64

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