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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.86, 71.75 and 22.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.86, 71.75 and 22.16 is: 33.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.86 : 71.75 = 22.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.86/71.75 = 22.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.86x = 71.75 × 22.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.86x = 1,590.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590.21/47.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.23

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