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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.76, 70.15 and 17.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.76, 70.15 and 17.87 is: 26.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.76 : 70.15 = 17.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.76/70.15 = 17.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.76x = 70.15 × 17.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.76x = 1,253.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253.58/46.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.81

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