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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.16, 70.63 and 46.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.16, 70.63 and 46.42 is: 69.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.16 : 70.63 = 46.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.16/70.63 = 46.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.16x = 70.63 × 46.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.16x = 3,278.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,278.64/47.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.52

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