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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.16, 70.41 and 46.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.16, 70.41 and 46.17 is: 68.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.16 : 70.41 = 46.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.16/70.41 = 46.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.16x = 70.41 × 46.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.16x = 3,250.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,250.83/47.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.93

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