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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.70, 71.47 and 26.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.70, 71.47 and 26.26 is: 39.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.70 : 71.47 = 26.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.70/71.47 = 26.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.70x = 71.47 × 26.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.70x = 1,876.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876.80/47.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.35

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