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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69.75, 104.35 and 46.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69.75, 104.35 and 46.82 is: 70.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69.75 : 104.35 = 46.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69.75/104.35 = 46.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69.75x = 104.35 × 46.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69.75x = 4,885.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,885.67/69.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.05

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