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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 70.94, 106.48 and 46.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 70.94, 106.48 and 46.92 is: 70.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    70.94 : 106.48 = 46.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    70.94/106.48 = 46.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    70.94x = 106.48 × 46.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    70.94x = 4,996.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,996.04/70.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.43

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