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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.88, 70.27 and 16.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.88, 70.27 and 16.40 is: 24.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.88 : 70.27 = 16.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.88/70.27 = 16.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.88x = 70.27 × 16.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.88x = 1,152.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152.56/46.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.59

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