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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.33, 70.95 and 24.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.33, 70.95 and 24.47 is: 36.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.33 : 70.95 = 24.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.33/70.95 = 24.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.33x = 70.95 × 24.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.33x = 1,736.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736.32/47.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.69

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