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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.45, 71.11 and 25.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.45, 71.11 and 25.76 is: 38.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.45 : 71.11 = 25.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.45/71.11 = 25.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.45x = 71.11 × 25.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.45x = 1,832.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832.00/47.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.61

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