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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.32, 94.80 and 47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.32, 94.80 and 47 is: 70.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.32 : 94.80 = 47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.32/94.80 = 47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.32x = 94.80 × 47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.32x = 4,455.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,455.60/63.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.37

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