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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.31, 70.48 and 46.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.31, 70.48 and 46.55 is: 69.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.31 : 70.48 = 46.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.31/70.48 = 46.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.31x = 70.48 × 46.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.31x = 3,280.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,280.84/47.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.35

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