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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.68, 71.20 and 46.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.68, 71.20 and 46.24 is: 69.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.68 : 71.20 = 46.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.68/71.20 = 46.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.68x = 71.20 × 46.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.68x = 3,292.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292.29/47.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.05

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