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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.30, 71.34 and 46.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.30, 71.34 and 46.74 is: 70.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.30 : 71.34 = 46.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.30/71.34 = 46.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.30x = 71.34 × 46.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.30x = 3,334.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,334.43/47.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.50

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