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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.76, 70.03 and 43.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.76, 70.03 and 43.55 is: 65.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.76 : 70.03 = 43.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.76/70.03 = 43.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.76x = 70.03 × 43.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.76x = 3,049.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049.24/46.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.21

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