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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.20, 70.62 and 25.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.20, 70.62 and 25.84 is: 38.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.20 : 70.62 = 25.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.20/70.62 = 25.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.20x = 70.62 × 25.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.20x = 1,824.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824.82/47.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.66

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