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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.89, 70.33 and 16.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.89, 70.33 and 16.46 is: 24.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.89 : 70.33 = 16.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.89/70.33 = 16.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.89x = 70.33 × 16.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.89x = 1,157.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157.63/46.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.69

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