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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.15, 70.69 and 25.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.15, 70.69 and 25.47 is: 38.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.15 : 70.69 = 25.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.15/70.69 = 25.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.15x = 70.69 × 25.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.15x = 1,800.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800.47/47.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.19

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