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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.36, 71.02 and 16.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.36, 71.02 and 16.91 is: 25.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.36 : 71.02 = 16.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.36/71.02 = 16.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.36x = 71.02 × 16.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.36x = 1,200.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200.86/47.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.36

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