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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.16, 70.74 and 26.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.16, 70.74 and 26.88 is: 40.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.16 : 70.74 = 26.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.16/70.74 = 26.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.16x = 70.74 × 26.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.16x = 1,901.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901.23/47.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.31

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