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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.97, 70.46 and 18.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.97, 70.46 and 18.11 is: 27.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.97 : 70.46 = 18.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.97/70.46 = 18.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.97x = 70.46 × 18.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.97x = 1,276.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276.12/46.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.17

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