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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.03, 70.45 and 24.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.03, 70.45 and 24.17 is: 36.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.03 : 70.45 = 24.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.03/70.45 = 24.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.03x = 70.45 × 24.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.03x = 1,702.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702.78/47.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.21

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