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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.34, 70.98 and 37.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.34, 70.98 and 37.20 is: 55.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.34 : 70.98 = 37.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.34/70.98 = 37.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.34x = 70.98 × 37.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.34x = 2,640.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640.46/47.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.78

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