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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.83, 71.56 and 26.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.83, 71.56 and 26.47 is: 39.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.83 : 71.56 = 26.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.83/71.56 = 26.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.83x = 71.56 × 26.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.83x = 1,893.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893.70/47.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.60

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