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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.13, 70.69 and 15.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.13, 70.69 and 15.07 is: 22.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.13 : 70.69 = 15.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.13/70.69 = 15.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.13x = 70.69 × 15.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.13x = 1,065.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065.30/47.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.60

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