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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.63, 71.45 and 16.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.63, 71.45 and 16.79 is: 25.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.63 : 71.45 = 16.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.63/71.45 = 16.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.63x = 71.45 × 16.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.63x = 1,199.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199.33/47.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.18

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