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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.15, 71.09 and 46.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.15, 71.09 and 46.55 is: 70.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.15 : 71.09 = 46.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.15/71.09 = 46.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.15x = 71.09 × 46.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.15x = 3,308.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,308.88/47.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.17

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