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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.84, 71.94 and 46.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.84, 71.94 and 46.76 is: 70.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.84 : 71.94 = 46.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.84/71.94 = 46.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.84x = 71.94 × 46.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.84x = 3,363.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363.91/47.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.32

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