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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.76, 65.91 and 25.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.76, 65.91 and 25.93 is: 35.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.76 : 65.91 = 25.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.76/65.91 = 25.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.76x = 65.91 × 25.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.76x = 1,708.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708.70/47.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.78

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