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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.76, 69.99 and 31.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.76, 69.99 and 31.52 is: 47.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.76 : 69.99 = 31.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.76/69.99 = 31.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.76x = 69.99 × 31.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.76x = 2,206.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206.08/46.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.18

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