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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.67, 70.21 and 39.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.67, 70.21 and 39.99 is: 60.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.67 : 70.21 = 39.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.67/70.21 = 39.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.67x = 70.21 × 39.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.67x = 2,807.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,807.70/46.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.16

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