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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.19, 70.64 and 34.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.19, 70.64 and 34.97 is: 52.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.19 : 70.64 = 34.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.19/70.64 = 34.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.19x = 70.64 × 34.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.19x = 2,470.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470.28/47.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.35

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