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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.79, 71.66 and 24.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.79, 71.66 and 24.65 is: 36.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.79 : 71.66 = 24.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.79/71.66 = 24.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.79x = 71.66 × 24.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.79x = 1,766.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766.30/47.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.96

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