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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.76, 70.10 and 23.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.76, 70.10 and 23.94 is: 35.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.76 : 70.10 = 23.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.76/70.10 = 23.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.76x = 70.10 × 23.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.76x = 1,678.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678.19/46.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.89

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