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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.30, 70.92 and 24.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.30, 70.92 and 24.45 is: 36.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.30 : 70.92 = 24.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.30/70.92 = 24.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.30x = 70.92 × 24.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.30x = 1,733.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733.99/47.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.66

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