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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.56, 71.37 and 24.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.56, 71.37 and 24.74 is: 37.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.56 : 71.37 = 24.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.56/71.37 = 24.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.56x = 71.37 × 24.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.56x = 1,765.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765.69/47.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.13

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