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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69.96, 104.94 and 46.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69.96, 104.94 and 46.77 is: 70.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69.96 : 104.94 = 46.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69.96/104.94 = 46.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69.96x = 104.94 × 46.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69.96x = 4,907.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,907.81/69.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.15

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