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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.36, 71.36 and 46.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.36, 71.36 and 46.88 is: 70.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.36 : 71.36 = 46.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.36/71.36 = 46.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.36x = 71.36 × 46.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.36x = 3,345.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,345.36/47.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.64

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