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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.15, 70.72 and 14.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.15, 70.72 and 14.65 is: 21.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.15 : 70.72 = 14.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.15/70.72 = 14.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.15x = 70.72 × 14.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.15x = 1,036.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036.26/47.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.98

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