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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.08, 70.70 and 31.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.08, 70.70 and 31.04 is: 46.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.08 : 70.70 = 31.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.08/70.70 = 31.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.08x = 70.70 × 31.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.08x = 2,194.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194.53/47.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.61

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