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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.24, 71.28 and 46.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.24, 71.28 and 46.88 is: 70.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.24 : 71.28 = 46.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.24/71.28 = 46.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.24x = 71.28 × 46.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.24x = 3,341.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,341.61/47.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.74

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