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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.93, 70.34 and 24.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.93, 70.34 and 24.08 is: 36.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.93 : 70.34 = 24.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.93/70.34 = 24.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.93x = 70.34 × 24.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.93x = 1,693.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693.32/46.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.08

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