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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.75, 71.64 and 17.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.75, 71.64 and 17.33 is: 26.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.75 : 71.64 = 17.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.75/71.64 = 17.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.75x = 71.64 × 17.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.75x = 1,241.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241.16/47.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.00

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