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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.27, 70.94 and 21.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.27, 70.94 and 21.61 is: 32.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.27 : 70.94 = 21.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.27/70.94 = 21.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.27x = 70.94 × 21.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.27x = 1,532.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532.55/47.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.42

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