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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.72, 71.67 and 46.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.72, 71.67 and 46.01 is: 69.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.72 : 71.67 = 46.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.72/71.67 = 46.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.72x = 71.67 × 46.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.72x = 3,297.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,297.54/47.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.10

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