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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.71, 71.57 and 20.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.71, 71.57 and 20.66 is: 30.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.71 : 71.57 = 20.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.71/71.57 = 20.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.71x = 71.57 × 20.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.71x = 1,478.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478.18/47.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.99

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