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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.81, 65.97 and 25.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.81, 65.97 and 25.97 is: 35.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.81 : 65.97 = 25.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.81/65.97 = 25.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.81x = 65.97 × 25.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.81x = 1,713.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713.58/47.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.85

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