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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.88, 70.70 and 43.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.88, 70.70 and 43.04 is: 64.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.88 : 70.70 = 43.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.88/70.70 = 43.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.88x = 70.70 × 43.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.88x = 3,042.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042.93/46.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.91

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