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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.42, 71.11 and 38.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.42, 71.11 and 38.45 is: 57.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.42 : 71.11 = 38.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.42/71.11 = 38.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.42x = 71.11 × 38.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.42x = 2,734.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734.18/47.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.66

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