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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47, 70.18 and 43.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47, 70.18 and 43.94 is: 65.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47 : 70.18 = 43.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47/70.18 = 43.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47x = 70.18 × 43.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47x = 3,083.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083.71/47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.61

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