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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.70, 71.56 and 24.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.70, 71.56 and 24.88 is: 37.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.70 : 71.56 = 24.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.70/71.56 = 24.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.70x = 71.56 × 24.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.70x = 1,780.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780.41/47.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.33

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