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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.21, 70.79 and 31.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.21, 70.79 and 31.14 is: 46.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.21 : 70.79 = 31.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.21/70.79 = 31.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.21x = 70.79 × 31.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.21x = 2,204.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204.24/47.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.70

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