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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47, 70.35 and 37.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47, 70.35 and 37.89 is: 56.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47 : 70.35 = 37.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47/70.35 = 37.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47x = 70.35 × 37.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47x = 2,665.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665.56/47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.71

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