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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.39, 107.18 and 46.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.39, 107.18 and 46.94 is: 70.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.39 : 107.18 = 46.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.39/107.18 = 46.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.39x = 107.18 × 46.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.39x = 5,030.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,030.43/71.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.47

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