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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.92, 71.58 and 47.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.92, 71.58 and 47.18 is: 70.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.92 : 71.58 = 47.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.92/71.58 = 47.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.92x = 71.58 × 47.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.92x = 3,377.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,377.14/47.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.47

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