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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.89, 71.84 and 46.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.89, 71.84 and 46.59 is: 69.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.89 : 71.84 = 46.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.89/71.84 = 46.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.89x = 71.84 × 46.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.89x = 3,347.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,347.03/47.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.89

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