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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.78, 70.12 and 41.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.78, 70.12 and 41.72 is: 62.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.78 : 70.12 = 41.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.78/70.12 = 41.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.78x = 70.12 × 41.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.78x = 2,924.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924.87/46.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.53

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