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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.96, 70.72 and 41.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.96, 70.72 and 41.31 is: 62.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.96 : 70.72 = 41.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.96/70.72 = 41.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.96x = 70.72 × 41.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.96x = 2,921.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921.54/46.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.22

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