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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.33, 71.02 and 25.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.33, 71.02 and 25.66 is: 38.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.33 : 71.02 = 25.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.33/71.02 = 25.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.33x = 71.02 × 25.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.33x = 1,822.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822.55/47.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.51

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