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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.16, 70.76 and 24.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.16, 70.76 and 24.32 is: 36.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.16 : 70.76 = 24.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.16/70.76 = 24.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.16x = 70.76 × 24.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.16x = 1,721.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721.12/47.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.50

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