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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.40, 71.13 and 25.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.40, 71.13 and 25.73 is: 38.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.40 : 71.13 = 25.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.40/71.13 = 25.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.40x = 71.13 × 25.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.40x = 1,830.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830.44/47.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.62

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