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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.21, 70.76 and 24.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.21, 70.76 and 24.44 is: 36.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.21 : 70.76 = 24.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.21/70.76 = 24.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.21x = 70.76 × 24.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.21x = 1,729.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729.08/47.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.63

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