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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.60, 71.46 and 47.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.60, 71.46 and 47.09 is: 70.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.60 : 71.46 = 47.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.60/71.46 = 47.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.60x = 71.46 × 47.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.60x = 3,365.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,365.05/47.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.69

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