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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.10, 70.40 and 36.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.10, 70.40 and 36.30 is: 54.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.10 : 70.40 = 36.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.10/70.40 = 36.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.10x = 70.40 × 36.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.10x = 2,555.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555.52/47.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.26

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