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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.90, 70.72 and 46.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.90, 70.72 and 46.38 is: 69.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.90 : 70.72 = 46.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.90/70.72 = 46.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.90x = 70.72 × 46.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.90x = 3,279.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,279.99/46.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.94

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