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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.67, 70.14 and 42.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.67, 70.14 and 42.11 is: 63.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.67 : 70.14 = 42.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.67/70.14 = 42.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.67x = 70.14 × 42.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.67x = 2,953.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,953.24/46.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.29

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