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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.83, 70.23 and 17.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.83, 70.23 and 17.92 is: 26.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.83 : 70.23 = 17.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.83/70.23 = 17.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.83x = 70.23 × 17.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.83x = 1,258.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258.53/46.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.88

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