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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.16, 70.34 and 46.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.16, 70.34 and 46.35 is: 69.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.16 : 70.34 = 46.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.16/70.34 = 46.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.16x = 70.34 × 46.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.16x = 3,260.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,260.03/47.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.13

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