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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.74, 71.61 and 26.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.74, 71.61 and 26.02 is: 39.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.74 : 71.61 = 26.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.74/71.61 = 26.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.74x = 71.61 × 26.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.74x = 1,863.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863.29/47.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.03

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