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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.39, 71.11 and 47.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.39, 71.11 and 47.02 is: 70.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.39 : 71.11 = 47.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.39/71.11 = 47.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.39x = 71.11 × 47.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.39x = 3,343.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343.59/47.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.55

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