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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.55, 70.25 and 46.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.55, 70.25 and 46.55 is: 70.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.55 : 70.25 = 46.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.55/70.25 = 46.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.55x = 70.25 × 46.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.55x = 3,270.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,270.14/46.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.25

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