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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.86, 71.80 and 22.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.86, 71.80 and 22.18 is: 33.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.86 : 71.80 = 22.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.86/71.80 = 22.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.86x = 71.80 × 22.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.86x = 1,592.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592.27/47.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.27

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