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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.63, 143.33 and 46.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.63, 143.33 and 46.91 is: 70.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.63 : 143.33 = 46.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.63/143.33 = 46.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.63x = 143.33 × 46.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.63x = 6,722.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,722.89/95.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.30

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