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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.62, 177.95 and 46.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.62, 177.95 and 46.47 is: 69.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.62 : 177.95 = 46.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.62/177.95 = 46.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.62x = 177.95 × 46.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.62x = 8,269.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,269.34/118.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.71

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