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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.45, 71.01 and 38.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.45, 71.01 and 38.90 is: 58.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.45 : 71.01 = 38.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.45/71.01 = 38.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.45x = 71.01 × 38.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.45x = 2,762.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762.47/47.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.22

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