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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.89, 69.99 and 42.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.89, 69.99 and 42.03 is: 62.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.89 : 69.99 = 42.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.89/69.99 = 42.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.89x = 69.99 × 42.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.89x = 2,941.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941.68/46.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.74

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