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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.11, 70.66 and 20.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.11, 70.66 and 20.04 is: 30.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.11 : 70.66 = 20.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.11/70.66 = 20.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.11x = 70.66 × 20.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.11x = 1,416.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416.03/47.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.06

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