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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47, 70.50 and 25.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47, 70.50 and 25.33 is: 38.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47 : 70.50 = 25.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47/70.50 = 25.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47x = 70.50 × 25.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47x = 1,785.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785.77/47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.00

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