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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.59, 70.89 and 46.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.59, 70.89 and 46.17 is: 68.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.59 : 70.89 = 46.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.59/70.89 = 46.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.59x = 70.89 × 46.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.59x = 3,272.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,272.82/47.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.77

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