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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.87, 70.18 and 40.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.87, 70.18 and 40.33 is: 60.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.87 : 70.18 = 40.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.87/70.18 = 40.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.87x = 70.18 × 40.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.87x = 2,830.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,830.36/46.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.39

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