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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.97, 70.44 and 14.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.97, 70.44 and 14.47 is: 21.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.97 : 70.44 = 14.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.97/70.44 = 14.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.97x = 70.44 × 14.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.97x = 1,019.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019.16/46.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.70

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