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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.59, 109.08 and 46.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.59, 109.08 and 46.97 is: 70.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.59 : 109.08 = 46.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.59/109.08 = 46.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.59x = 109.08 × 46.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.59x = 5,122.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,122.94/72.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.58

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