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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.04, 70.44 and 24.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.04, 70.44 and 24.13 is: 36.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.04 : 70.44 = 24.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.04/70.44 = 24.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.04x = 70.44 × 24.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.04x = 1,699.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699.72/47.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.13

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