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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.33, 70.99 and 24.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.33, 70.99 and 24.51 is: 36.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.33 : 70.99 = 24.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.33/70.99 = 24.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.33x = 70.99 × 24.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.33x = 1,739.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739.61/47.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.75

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