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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.89, 71.83 and 47.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.89, 71.83 and 47.22 is: 70.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.89 : 71.83 = 47.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.89/71.83 = 47.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.89x = 71.83 × 47.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.89x = 3,391.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,391.60/47.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.82

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