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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.93, 71.81 and 26.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.93, 71.81 and 26.57 is: 39.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.93 : 71.81 = 26.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.93/71.81 = 26.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.93x = 71.81 × 26.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.93x = 1,907.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907.99/47.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.81

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