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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.95, 70.36 and 24.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.95, 70.36 and 24.14 is: 36.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.95 : 70.36 = 24.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.95/70.36 = 24.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.95x = 70.36 × 24.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.95x = 1,698.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698.08/46.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.16

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