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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.92, 70.41 and 19.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.92, 70.41 and 19.89 is: 29.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.92 : 70.41 = 19.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.92/70.41 = 19.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.92x = 70.41 × 19.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.92x = 1,400.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400.45/46.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.85

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