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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.30, 70.93 and 24.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.30, 70.93 and 24.14 is: 36.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.30 : 70.93 = 24.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.30/70.93 = 24.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.30x = 70.93 × 24.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.30x = 1,711.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711.96/47.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.20

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