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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.17, 70.60 and 38.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.17, 70.60 and 38.51 is: 57.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.17 : 70.60 = 38.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.17/70.60 = 38.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.17x = 70.60 × 38.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.17x = 2,718.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,718.81/47.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.64

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