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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.87, 70.01 and 36.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.87, 70.01 and 36.03 is: 53.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.87 : 70.01 = 36.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.87/70.01 = 36.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.87x = 70.01 × 36.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.87x = 2,522.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522.46/46.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.82

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