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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.93, 66.14 and 26.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.93, 66.14 and 26.10 is: 36.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.93 : 66.14 = 26.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.93/66.14 = 26.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.93x = 66.14 × 26.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.93x = 1,726.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726.37/47.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.02

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