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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.83, 70.26 and 21.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.83, 70.26 and 21.16 is: 31.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.83 : 70.26 = 21.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.83/70.26 = 21.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.83x = 70.26 × 21.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.83x = 1,486.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486.70/46.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.75

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