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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.76, 70.73 and 47.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.76, 70.73 and 47.24 is: 69.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.76 : 70.73 = 47.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.76/70.73 = 47.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.76x = 70.73 × 47.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.76x = 3,341.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,341.80/47.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.98

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