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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.73, 70.07 and 19.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.73, 70.07 and 19.69 is: 29.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.73 : 70.07 = 19.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.73/70.07 = 19.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.73x = 70.07 × 19.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.73x = 1,379.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379.40/46.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.52

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