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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.75, 71.63 and 15.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.75, 71.63 and 15.25 is: 22.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.75 : 71.63 = 15.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.75/71.63 = 15.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.75x = 71.63 × 15.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.75x = 1,092.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092.25/47.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.87

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