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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.97, 69.93 and 46.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.97, 69.93 and 46.70 is: 69.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.97 : 69.93 = 46.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.97/69.93 = 46.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.97x = 69.93 × 46.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.97x = 3,265.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265.50/46.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.52

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