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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.31, 65.30 and 26.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.31, 65.30 and 26.60 is: 36.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.31 : 65.30 = 26.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.31/65.30 = 26.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.31x = 65.30 × 26.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.31x = 1,736.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736.52/47.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.71

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