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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.93, 71.53 and 46.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.93, 71.53 and 46.71 is: 69.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.93 : 71.53 = 46.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.93/71.53 = 46.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.93x = 71.53 × 46.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.93x = 3,341.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,341.05/47.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.71

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