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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.15, 106.65 and 46.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.15, 106.65 and 46.77 is: 70.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.15 : 106.65 = 46.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.15/106.65 = 46.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.15x = 106.65 × 46.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.15x = 4,988.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,988.02/71.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.11

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