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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.73, 70.03 and 32.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.73, 70.03 and 32.04 is: 48.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.73 : 70.03 = 32.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.73/70.03 = 32.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.73x = 70.03 × 32.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.73x = 2,243.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243.80/46.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.01

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