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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.14, 70.65 and 31.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.14, 70.65 and 31.07 is: 46.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.14 : 70.65 = 31.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.14/70.65 = 31.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.14x = 70.65 × 31.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.14x = 2,195.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195.10/47.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.57

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