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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.54, 71.14 and 38.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.54, 71.14 and 38.50 is: 57.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.54 : 71.14 = 38.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.54/71.14 = 38.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.54x = 71.14 × 38.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.54x = 2,738.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738.89/47.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.61

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