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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.76, 70.20 and 42.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.76, 70.20 and 42.80 is: 64.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.76 : 70.20 = 42.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.76/70.20 = 42.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.76x = 70.20 × 42.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.76x = 3,004.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004.56/46.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.25

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