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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.21, 65.14 and 26.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.21, 65.14 and 26.48 is: 36.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.21 : 65.14 = 26.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.21/65.14 = 26.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.21x = 65.14 × 26.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.21x = 1,725.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725.04/47.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.54

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