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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.08, 70.57 and 25.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.08, 70.57 and 25.69 is: 38.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.08 : 70.57 = 25.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.08/70.57 = 25.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.08x = 70.57 × 25.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.08x = 1,812.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812.80/47.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.51

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