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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.02, 64.89 and 26.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.02, 64.89 and 26.30 is: 36.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.02 : 64.89 = 26.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.02/64.89 = 26.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.02x = 64.89 × 26.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.02x = 1,706.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706.49/47.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.29

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