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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.98, 70.46 and 16.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.98, 70.46 and 16.55 is: 24.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.98 : 70.46 = 16.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.98/70.46 = 16.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.98x = 70.46 × 16.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.98x = 1,166.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166.11/46.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.82

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