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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.98, 71.53 and 46.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.98, 71.53 and 46.79 is: 69.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.98 : 71.53 = 46.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.98/71.53 = 46.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.98x = 71.53 × 46.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.98x = 3,346.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346.89/47.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.76

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