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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.77, 70.15 and 14.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.77, 70.15 and 14.70 is: 22.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.77 : 70.15 = 14.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.77/70.15 = 14.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.77x = 70.15 × 14.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.77x = 1,031.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031.42/46.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.05

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