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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.39, 71.15 and 20.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.39, 71.15 and 20.39 is: 30.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.39 : 71.15 = 20.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.39/71.15 = 20.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.39x = 71.15 × 20.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.39x = 1,450.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450.29/47.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.61

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