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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.26, 70.90 and 31.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.26, 70.90 and 31.05 is: 46.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.26 : 70.90 = 31.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.26/70.90 = 31.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.26x = 70.90 × 31.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.26x = 2,201.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,201.09/47.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.57

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