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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.53, 71.24 and 20.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.53, 71.24 and 20.45 is: 30.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.53 : 71.24 = 20.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.53/71.24 = 20.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.53x = 71.24 × 20.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.53x = 1,456.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456.86/47.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.65

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