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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.26, 70.80 and 24.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.26, 70.80 and 24.38 is: 36.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.26 : 70.80 = 24.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.26/70.80 = 24.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.26x = 70.80 × 24.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.26x = 1,726.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726.10/47.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.52

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