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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79.27, 118.91 and 46.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79.27, 118.91 and 46.87 is: 70.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79.27 : 118.91 = 46.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79.27/118.91 = 46.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79.27x = 118.91 × 46.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79.27x = 5,573.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,573.31/79.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.31

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