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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.98, 70.47 and 19.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.98, 70.47 and 19.95 is: 29.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.98 : 70.47 = 19.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.98/70.47 = 19.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.98x = 70.47 × 19.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.98x = 1,405.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405.61/46.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.92

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