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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.89, 70.35 and 17.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.89, 70.35 and 17.61 is: 26.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.89 : 70.35 = 17.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.89/70.35 = 17.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.89x = 70.35 × 17.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.89x = 1,238.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238.86/46.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.42

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