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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.82, 71.76 and 22.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.82, 71.76 and 22.17 is: 33.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.82 : 71.76 = 22.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.82/71.76 = 22.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.82x = 71.76 × 22.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.82x = 1,590.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590.92/47.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.27

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