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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.99, 66.23 and 26.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.99, 66.23 and 26.16 is: 36.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.99 : 66.23 = 26.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.99/66.23 = 26.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.99x = 66.23 × 26.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.99x = 1,732.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732.74/47.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.10

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