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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.86, 70.13 and 35.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.86, 70.13 and 35.96 is: 53.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.86 : 70.13 = 35.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.86/70.13 = 35.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.86x = 70.13 × 35.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.86x = 2,521.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521.61/46.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.82

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