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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.92, 71.91 and 20.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.92, 71.91 and 20.89 is: 31.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.92 : 71.91 = 20.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.92/71.91 = 20.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.92x = 71.91 × 20.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.92x = 1,502.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502.20/47.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.35

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