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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.91, 70.03 and 40.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.91, 70.03 and 40.03 is: 59.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.91 : 70.03 = 40.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.91/70.03 = 40.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.91x = 70.03 × 40.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.91x = 2,803.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803.18/46.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.75

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