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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.63, 71.46 and 17.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.63, 71.46 and 17.22 is: 25.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.63 : 71.46 = 17.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.63/71.46 = 17.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.63x = 71.46 × 17.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.63x = 1,230.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230.41/47.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.83

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