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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.29, 70.93 and 16.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.29, 70.93 and 16.85 is: 25.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.29 : 70.93 = 16.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.29/70.93 = 16.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.29x = 70.93 × 16.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.29x = 1,195.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195.17/47.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.27

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