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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.03, 70.50 and 25.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.03, 70.50 and 25.34 is: 37.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.03 : 70.50 = 25.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.03/70.50 = 25.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.03x = 70.50 × 25.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.03x = 1,786.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786.47/47.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.99

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