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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.94, 70.38 and 40.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.94, 70.38 and 40.51 is: 60.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.94 : 70.38 = 40.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.94/70.38 = 40.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.94x = 70.38 × 40.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.94x = 2,850.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850.92/46.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.74

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