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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.32, 70.99 and 16.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.32, 70.99 and 16.89 is: 25.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.32 : 70.99 = 16.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.32/70.99 = 16.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.32x = 70.99 × 16.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.32x = 1,199.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199.02/47.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.34

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