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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.99, 72.09 and 46.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.99, 72.09 and 46.64 is: 70.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.99 : 72.09 = 46.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.99/72.09 = 46.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.99x = 72.09 × 46.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.99x = 3,362.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,362.28/47.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.06

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