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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.69, 71.58 and 47.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.69, 71.58 and 47.01 is: 70.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.69 : 71.58 = 47.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.69/71.58 = 47.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.69x = 71.58 × 47.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.69x = 3,365.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,365.42/47.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.57

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