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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.77, 70.06 and 35.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.77, 70.06 and 35.32 is: 52.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.77 : 70.06 = 35.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.77/70.06 = 35.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.77x = 70.06 × 35.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.77x = 2,474.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474.52/46.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.91

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