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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.77, 70.10 and 17.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.77, 70.10 and 17.87 is: 26.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.77 : 70.10 = 17.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.77/70.10 = 17.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.77x = 70.10 × 17.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.77x = 1,252.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252.69/46.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.78

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