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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.88, 66.08 and 26.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.88, 66.08 and 26.05 is: 35.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.88 : 66.08 = 26.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.88/66.08 = 26.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.88x = 66.08 × 26.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.88x = 1,721.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721.39/47.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.95

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