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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.47, 71.12 and 34.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.47, 71.12 and 34.62 is: 51.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.47 : 71.12 = 34.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.47/71.12 = 34.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.47x = 71.12 × 34.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.47x = 2,462.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462.17/47.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.87

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