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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.87, 71.74 and 17.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.87, 71.74 and 17.40 is: 26.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.87 : 71.74 = 17.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.87/71.74 = 17.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.87x = 71.74 × 17.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.87x = 1,248.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248.52/47.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.08

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