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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.69, 71.43 and 46.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.69, 71.43 and 46.54 is: 69.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.69 : 71.43 = 46.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.69/71.43 = 46.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.69x = 71.43 × 46.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.69x = 3,324.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324.53/47.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.71

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