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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.94, 70.34 and 39.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.94, 70.34 and 39.65 is: 59.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.94 : 70.34 = 39.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.94/70.34 = 39.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.94x = 70.34 × 39.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.94x = 2,788.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788.43/46.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.41

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