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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.70, 71.66 and 46.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.70, 71.66 and 46.99 is: 70.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.70 : 71.66 = 46.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.70/71.66 = 46.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.70x = 71.66 × 46.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.70x = 3,366.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,366.89/47.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.58

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