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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.22, 70.74 and 38.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.22, 70.74 and 38.68 is: 57.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.22 : 70.74 = 38.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.22/70.74 = 38.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.22x = 70.74 × 38.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.22x = 2,736.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736.05/47.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.95

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