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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.76, 71.61 and 17.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.76, 71.61 and 17.32 is: 25.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.76 : 71.61 = 17.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.76/71.61 = 17.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.76x = 71.61 × 17.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.76x = 1,240.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240.29/47.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.97

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