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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.35, 71.14 and 46.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.35, 71.14 and 46.21 is: 69.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.35 : 71.14 = 46.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.35/71.14 = 46.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.35x = 71.14 × 46.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.35x = 3,287.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,287.38/47.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.43

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