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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.97, 71.81 and 25.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.97, 71.81 and 25.11 is: 37.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.97 : 71.81 = 25.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.97/71.81 = 25.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.97x = 71.81 × 25.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.97x = 1,803.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803.02/47.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.59

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