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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.49, 71.30 and 46.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.49, 71.30 and 46.27 is: 69.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.49 : 71.30 = 46.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.49/71.30 = 46.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.49x = 71.30 × 46.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.49x = 3,299.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299.05/47.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.47

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