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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.43, 108.42 and 46.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.43, 108.42 and 46.70 is: 69.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.43 : 108.42 = 46.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.43/108.42 = 46.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.43x = 108.42 × 46.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.43x = 5,062.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,062.69/72.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.90

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