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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.65, 71.46 and 24.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.65, 71.46 and 24.85 is: 37.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.65 : 71.46 = 24.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.65/71.46 = 24.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.65x = 71.46 × 24.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.65x = 1,775.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775.78/47.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.27

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