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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.57, 71.40 and 20.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.57, 71.40 and 20.54 is: 30.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.57 : 71.40 = 20.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.57/71.40 = 20.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.57x = 71.40 × 20.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.57x = 1,466.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466.20/47.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.83

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