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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.66, 71.43 and 26.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.66, 71.43 and 26.30 is: 39.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.66 : 71.43 = 26.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.66/71.43 = 26.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.66x = 71.43 × 26.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.66x = 1,878.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878.61/47.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.42

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