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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.99, 71.94 and 21.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.99, 71.94 and 21.95 is: 32.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.99 : 71.94 = 21.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.99/71.94 = 21.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.99x = 71.94 × 21.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.99x = 1,578.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578.61/47.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.89

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