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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.55, 71.32 and 17.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.55, 71.32 and 17.11 is: 25.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.55 : 71.32 = 17.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.55/71.32 = 17.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.55x = 71.32 × 17.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.55x = 1,219.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219.84/47.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.65

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