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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.38, 71.15 and 34.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.38, 71.15 and 34.36 is: 51.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.38 : 71.15 = 34.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.38/71.15 = 34.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.38x = 71.15 × 34.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.38x = 2,444.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,444.71/47.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.60

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