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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.16, 70.74 and 23.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.16, 70.74 and 23.10 is: 34.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.16 : 70.74 = 23.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.16/70.74 = 23.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.16x = 70.74 × 23.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.16x = 1,634.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634.09/47.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.65

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