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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.57, 71.37 and 46.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.57, 71.37 and 46.56 is: 69.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.57 : 71.37 = 46.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.57/71.37 = 46.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.57x = 71.37 × 46.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.57x = 3,322.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322.99/47.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.85

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