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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.31, 70.97 and 15.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.31, 70.97 and 15.25 is: 22.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.31 : 70.97 = 15.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.31/70.97 = 15.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.31x = 70.97 × 15.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.31x = 1,082.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082.29/47.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.88

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