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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.74, 65.89 and 25.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.74, 65.89 and 25.91 is: 35.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.74 : 65.89 = 25.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.74/65.89 = 25.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.74x = 65.89 × 25.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.74x = 1,707.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707.14/47.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.76

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