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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.99, 70.74 and 40.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.99, 70.74 and 40.38 is: 60.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.99 : 70.74 = 40.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.99/70.74 = 40.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.99x = 70.74 × 40.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.99x = 2,856.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,856.48/46.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.79

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