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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.05, 70.61 and 19.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.05, 70.61 and 19.64 is: 29.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.05 : 70.61 = 19.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.05/70.61 = 19.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.05x = 70.61 × 19.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.05x = 1,386.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386.86/47.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.48

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