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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.98, 71.61 and 46.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.98, 71.61 and 46.70 is: 69.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.98 : 71.61 = 46.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.98/71.61 = 46.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.98x = 71.61 × 46.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.98x = 3,344.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344.19/47.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.70

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