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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.21, 70.82 and 14.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.21, 70.82 and 14.71 is: 22.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.21 : 70.82 = 14.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.21/70.82 = 14.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.21x = 70.82 × 14.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.21x = 1,041.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041.76/47.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.07

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