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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.83, 70.18 and 35.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.83, 70.18 and 35.32 is: 52.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.83 : 70.18 = 35.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.83/70.18 = 35.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.83x = 70.18 × 35.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.83x = 2,478.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,478.76/46.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.93

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