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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.84, 71.62 and 46.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.84, 71.62 and 46.81 is: 70.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.84 : 71.62 = 46.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.84/71.62 = 46.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.84x = 71.62 × 46.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.84x = 3,352.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352.50/47.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.08

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