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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.74, 70.02 and 39.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.74, 70.02 and 39.44 is: 59.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.74 : 70.02 = 39.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.74/70.02 = 39.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.74x = 70.02 × 39.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.74x = 2,761.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761.59/46.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.08

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