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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.79, 70.16 and 16.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.79, 70.16 and 16.35 is: 24.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.79 : 70.16 = 16.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.79/70.16 = 16.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.79x = 70.16 × 16.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.79x = 1,147.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147.03/46.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.52

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