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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.92, 71.88 and 26.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.92, 71.88 and 26.52 is: 39.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.92 : 71.88 = 26.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.92/71.88 = 26.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.92x = 71.88 × 26.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.92x = 1,906.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906.26/47.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.78

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