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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.32, 70.78 and 31.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.32, 70.78 and 31.04 is: 46.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.32 : 70.78 = 31.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.32/70.78 = 31.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.32x = 70.78 × 31.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.32x = 2,197.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197.01/47.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.43

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