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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.06, 70.52 and 23.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.06, 70.52 and 23.03 is: 34.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.06 : 70.52 = 23.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.06/70.52 = 23.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.06x = 70.52 × 23.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.06x = 1,623.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623.61/47.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.50

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