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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.86, 71.76 and 22.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.86, 71.76 and 22.15 is: 33.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.86 : 71.76 = 22.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.86/71.76 = 22.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.86x = 71.76 × 22.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.86x = 1,589.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589.48/47.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.21

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