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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.58, 70.88 and 46.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.58, 70.88 and 46.50 is: 69.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.58 : 70.88 = 46.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.58/70.88 = 46.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.58x = 70.88 × 46.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.58x = 3,295.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,295.69/47.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.27

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