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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.87, 70.31 and 40.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.87, 70.31 and 40.06 is: 60.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.87 : 70.31 = 40.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.87/70.31 = 40.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.87x = 70.31 × 40.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.87x = 2,816.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,816.62/46.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.09

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