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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.25, 70.83 and 46.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.25, 70.83 and 46.85 is: 70.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.25 : 70.83 = 46.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.25/70.83 = 46.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.25x = 70.83 × 46.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.25x = 3,318.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,318.03/47.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.22

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