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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.98, 71.95 and 17.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.98, 71.95 and 17.54 is: 26.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.98 : 71.95 = 17.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.98/71.95 = 17.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.98x = 71.95 × 17.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.98x = 1,261.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261.63/47.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.30

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