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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.89, 71.85 and 22.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.89, 71.85 and 22.21 is: 33.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.89 : 71.85 = 22.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.89/71.85 = 22.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.89x = 71.85 × 22.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.89x = 1,595.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595.79/47.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.32

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