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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.40, 71.06 and 21.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.40, 71.06 and 21.70 is: 32.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.40 : 71.06 = 21.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.40/71.06 = 21.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.40x = 71.06 × 21.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.40x = 1,542.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542.00/47.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.53

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