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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.91, 71.46 and 47.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.91, 71.46 and 47.10 is: 70.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.91 : 71.46 = 47.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.91/71.46 = 47.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.91x = 71.46 × 47.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.91x = 3,365.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,365.53/47.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.25

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