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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.86, 69.96 and 42.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.86, 69.96 and 42.03 is: 62.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.86 : 69.96 = 42.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.86/69.96 = 42.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.86x = 69.96 × 42.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.86x = 2,940.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940.42/46.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.75

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