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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.02, 70.56 and 25.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.02, 70.56 and 25.36 is: 38.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.02 : 70.56 = 25.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.02/70.56 = 25.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.02x = 70.56 × 25.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.02x = 1,789.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789.40/47.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.06

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