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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.39, 71.05 and 16.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.39, 71.05 and 16.95 is: 25.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.39 : 71.05 = 16.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.39/71.05 = 16.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.39x = 71.05 × 16.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.39x = 1,204.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204.21/47.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.41

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