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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.73, 71.60 and 20.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.73, 71.60 and 20.68 is: 31.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.73 : 71.60 = 20.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.73/71.60 = 20.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.73x = 71.60 × 20.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.73x = 1,480.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480.69/47.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.02

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