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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.19, 70.73 and 22.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.19, 70.73 and 22.79 is: 34.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.19 : 70.73 = 22.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.19/70.73 = 22.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.19x = 70.73 × 22.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.19x = 1,611.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611.47/47.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.15

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