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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.56, 70.85 and 46.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.56, 70.85 and 46.60 is: 69.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.56 : 70.85 = 46.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.56/70.85 = 46.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.56x = 70.85 × 46.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.56x = 3,301.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,301.61/47.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.42

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