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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.19, 70.77 and 16.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.19, 70.77 and 16.77 is: 25.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.19 : 70.77 = 16.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.19/70.77 = 16.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.19x = 70.77 × 16.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.19x = 1,186.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186.81/47.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.15

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