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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.52, 70.83 and 47.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.52, 70.83 and 47.16 is: 70.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.52 : 70.83 = 47.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.52/70.83 = 47.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.52x = 70.83 × 47.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.52x = 3,340.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,340.34/47.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.29

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