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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.97, 70.41 and 21.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.97, 70.41 and 21.29 is: 31.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.97 : 70.41 = 21.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.97/70.41 = 21.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.97x = 70.41 × 21.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.97x = 1,498.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498.76/46.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.91

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