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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.96, 70.46 and 21.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.96, 70.46 and 21.30 is: 31.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.96 : 70.46 = 21.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.96/70.46 = 21.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.96x = 70.46 × 21.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.96x = 1,500.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500.80/46.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.96

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