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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.54, 70.94 and 39.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.54, 70.94 and 39.34 is: 58.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.54 : 70.94 = 39.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.54/70.94 = 39.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.54x = 70.94 × 39.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.54x = 2,790.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790.97/47.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.70

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