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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.42, 70.98 and 33.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.42, 70.98 and 33.70 is: 50.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.42 : 70.98 = 33.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.42/70.98 = 33.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.42x = 70.98 × 33.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.42x = 2,391.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391.86/47.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.44

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