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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.38, 71.05 and 34.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.38, 71.05 and 34.53 is: 51.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.38 : 71.05 = 34.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.38/71.05 = 34.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.38x = 71.05 × 34.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.38x = 2,453.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453.36/47.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.78

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