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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69.76, 104.70 and 46.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69.76, 104.70 and 46.94 is: 70.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69.76 : 104.70 = 46.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69.76/104.70 = 46.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69.76x = 104.70 × 46.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69.76x = 4,914.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,914.62/69.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.45

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