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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.47, 71.21 and 21.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.47, 71.21 and 21.79 is: 32.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.47 : 71.21 = 21.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.47/71.21 = 21.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.47x = 71.21 × 21.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.47x = 1,551.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551.67/47.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.69

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