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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.81, 71.66 and 24.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.81, 71.66 and 24.93 is: 37.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.81 : 71.66 = 24.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.81/71.66 = 24.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.81x = 71.66 × 24.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.81x = 1,786.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786.36/47.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.37

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