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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.95, 70.42 and 23.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.95, 70.42 and 23.82 is: 35.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.95 : 70.42 = 23.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.95/70.42 = 23.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.95x = 70.42 × 23.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.95x = 1,677.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677.40/46.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.73

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