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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.70, 113.46 and 46.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.70, 113.46 and 46.72 is: 70.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.70 : 113.46 = 46.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.70/113.46 = 46.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.70x = 113.46 × 46.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.70x = 5,300.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,300.85/75.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.02

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