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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.79, 71.70 and 26.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.79, 71.70 and 26.13 is: 39.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.79 : 71.70 = 26.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.79/71.70 = 26.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.79x = 71.70 × 26.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.79x = 1,873.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873.16/47.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.20

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