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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.62, 70.87 and 46.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.62, 70.87 and 46.00 is: 68.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.62 : 70.87 = 46.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.62/70.87 = 46.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.62x = 70.87 × 46.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.62x = 3,259.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,259.73/47.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.46

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