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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.39, 71.05 and 21.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.39, 71.05 and 21.70 is: 32.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.39 : 71.05 = 21.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.39/71.05 = 21.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.39x = 71.05 × 21.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.39x = 1,541.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541.55/47.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.53

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