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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.98, 70.47 and 14.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.98, 70.47 and 14.48 is: 21.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.98 : 70.47 = 14.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.98/70.47 = 14.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.98x = 70.47 × 14.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.98x = 1,020.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020.41/46.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.72

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