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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.04, 70.55 and 16.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.04, 70.55 and 16.62 is: 24.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.04 : 70.55 = 16.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.04/70.55 = 16.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.04x = 70.55 × 16.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.04x = 1,172.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172.11/47.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.92

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