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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.97, 72.02 and 46.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.97, 72.02 and 46.85 is: 70.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.97 : 72.02 = 46.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.97/72.02 = 46.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.97x = 72.02 × 46.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.97x = 3,373.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,373.89/47.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.33

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