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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.76, 70.47 and 43.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.76, 70.47 and 43.28 is: 65.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.76 : 70.47 = 43.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.76/70.47 = 43.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.76x = 70.47 × 43.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.76x = 3,049.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049.94/46.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.23

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