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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.11, 70.62 and 25.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.11, 70.62 and 25.45 is: 38.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.11 : 70.62 = 25.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.11/70.62 = 25.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.11x = 70.62 × 25.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.11x = 1,796.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796.86/47.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.14

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