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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.71, 71.20 and 46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.71, 71.20 and 46 is: 68.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.71 : 71.20 = 46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.71/71.20 = 46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.71x = 71.20 × 46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.71x = 3,275.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,275.20/47.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.65

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