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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.62, 65.71 and 25.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.62, 65.71 and 25.79 is: 35.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.62 : 65.71 = 25.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.62/65.71 = 25.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.62x = 65.71 × 25.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.62x = 1,694.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694.40/47.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.58

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