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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.87, 70.20 and 29.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.87, 70.20 and 29.73 is: 44.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.87 : 70.20 = 29.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.87/70.20 = 29.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.87x = 70.20 × 29.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.87x = 2,086.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,086.70/46.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.52

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