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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.83, 70.39 and 43.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.83, 70.39 and 43.66 is: 65.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.83 : 70.39 = 43.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.83/70.39 = 43.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.83x = 70.39 × 43.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.83x = 3,073.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,073.23/46.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.63

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