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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.05, 70.20 and 46.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.05, 70.20 and 46.01 is: 68.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.05 : 70.20 = 46.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.05/70.20 = 46.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.05x = 70.20 × 46.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.05x = 3,230.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,230.08/47.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.66

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