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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.97, 71.39 and 46.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.97, 71.39 and 46.86 is: 69.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.97 : 71.39 = 46.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.97/71.39 = 46.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.97x = 71.39 × 46.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.97x = 3,345.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,345.10/47.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.73

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