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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.79, 70.17 and 14.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.79, 70.17 and 14.73 is: 22.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.79 : 70.17 = 14.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.79/70.17 = 14.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.79x = 70.17 × 14.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.79x = 1,033.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033.60/46.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.09

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