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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.03, 70.58 and 34.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.03, 70.58 and 34.18 is: 51.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.03 : 70.58 = 34.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.03/70.58 = 34.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.03x = 70.58 × 34.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.03x = 2,411.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411.90/47.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.28

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