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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.70, 83.12 and 46.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.70, 83.12 and 46.70 is: 69.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.70 : 83.12 = 46.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.70/83.12 = 46.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.70x = 83.12 × 46.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.70x = 3,881.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,881.70/55.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.69

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