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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.83, 70.19 and 21.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.83, 70.19 and 21.17 is: 31.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.83 : 70.19 = 21.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.83/70.19 = 21.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.83x = 70.19 × 21.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.83x = 1,486.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486.15/46.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.74

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