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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.65, 71.38 and 24.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.65, 71.38 and 24.49 is: 36.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.65 : 71.38 = 24.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.65/71.38 = 24.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.65x = 71.38 × 24.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.65x = 1,748.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748.10/47.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.69

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