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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.63, 191.41 and 46.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.63, 191.41 and 46.47 is: 69.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.63 : 191.41 = 46.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.63/191.41 = 46.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.63x = 191.41 × 46.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.63x = 8,894.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,894.59/127.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.69

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