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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.98, 71.97 and 17.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.98, 71.97 and 17.13 is: 25.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.98 : 71.97 = 17.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.98/71.97 = 17.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.98x = 71.97 × 17.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.98x = 1,233.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233.05/47.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.70

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