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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.19, 70.84 and 34.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.19, 70.84 and 34.43 is: 51.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.19 : 70.84 = 34.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.19/70.84 = 34.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.19x = 70.84 × 34.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.19x = 2,438.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438.58/47.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.68

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