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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.97, 70.43 and 18.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.97, 70.43 and 18.09 is: 27.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.97 : 70.43 = 18.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.97/70.43 = 18.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.97x = 70.43 × 18.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.97x = 1,274.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274.06/46.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.13

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