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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.41, 70.94 and 37.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.41, 70.94 and 37.22 is: 55.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.41 : 70.94 = 37.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.41/70.94 = 37.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.41x = 70.94 × 37.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.41x = 2,640.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640.13/47.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.69

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