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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.34, 70.44 and 47.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.34, 70.44 and 47.17 is: 70.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.34 : 70.44 = 47.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.34/70.44 = 47.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.34x = 70.44 × 47.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.34x = 3,322.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322.65/47.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.19

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