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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.91, 70.28 and 24.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.91, 70.28 and 24.03 is: 36.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.91 : 70.28 = 24.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.91/70.28 = 24.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.91x = 70.28 × 24.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.91x = 1,688.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688.53/46.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.00

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