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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.20, 71.06 and 46.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.20, 71.06 and 46.74 is: 70.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.20 : 71.06 = 46.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.20/71.06 = 46.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.20x = 71.06 × 46.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.20x = 3,321.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,321.64/47.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.37

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