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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.81, 71.72 and 20.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.81, 71.72 and 20.73 is: 31.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.81 : 71.72 = 20.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.81/71.72 = 20.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.81x = 71.72 × 20.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.81x = 1,486.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486.76/47.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.10

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