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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.89, 70.20 and 35.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.89, 70.20 and 35.46 is: 53.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.89 : 70.20 = 35.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.89/70.20 = 35.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.89x = 70.20 × 35.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.89x = 2,489.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489.29/46.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.09

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