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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.04, 70.40 and 38.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.04, 70.40 and 38.48 is: 57.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.04 : 70.40 = 38.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.04/70.40 = 38.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.04x = 70.40 × 38.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.04x = 2,708.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,708.99/47.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.59

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