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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.47, 65.50 and 26.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.47, 65.50 and 26.74 is: 36.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.47 : 65.50 = 26.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.47/65.50 = 26.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.47x = 65.50 × 26.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.47x = 1,751.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751.47/47.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.90

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