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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.87, 70.32 and 24.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.87, 70.32 and 24.06 is: 36.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.87 : 70.32 = 24.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.87/70.32 = 24.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.87x = 70.32 × 24.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.87x = 1,691.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691.43/46.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.09

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