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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.81, 70.03 and 35.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.81, 70.03 and 35.43 is: 53.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.81 : 70.03 = 35.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.81/70.03 = 35.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.81x = 70.03 × 35.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.81x = 2,481.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,481.16/46.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.00

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