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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.84, 71.93 and 25.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.84, 71.93 and 25.12 is: 37.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.84 : 71.93 = 25.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.84/71.93 = 25.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.84x = 71.93 × 25.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.84x = 1,806.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806.66/47.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.76

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