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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.73, 70.16 and 40.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.73, 70.16 and 40.79 is: 61.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.73 : 70.16 = 40.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.73/70.16 = 40.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.73x = 70.16 × 40.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.73x = 2,861.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861.27/46.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.24

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