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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.57, 71.31 and 24.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.57, 71.31 and 24.72 is: 37.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.57 : 71.31 = 24.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.57/71.31 = 24.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.57x = 71.31 × 24.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.57x = 1,762.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762.78/47.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.06

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