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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.87, 72.22 and 46.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.87, 72.22 and 46.08 is: 69.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.87 : 72.22 = 46.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.87/72.22 = 46.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.87x = 72.22 × 46.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.87x = 3,327.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327.90/47.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.52

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