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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.78, 70.18 and 19.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.78, 70.18 and 19.76 is: 29.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.78 : 70.18 = 19.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.78/70.18 = 19.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.78x = 70.18 × 19.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.78x = 1,386.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386.76/46.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.64

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