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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.49, 70.94 and 39.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.49, 70.94 and 39.80 is: 59.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.49 : 70.94 = 39.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.49/70.94 = 39.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.49x = 70.94 × 39.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.49x = 2,822.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822.86/47.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.45

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