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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.54, 71.28 and 34.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.54, 71.28 and 34.72 is: 52.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.54 : 71.28 = 34.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.54/71.28 = 34.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.54x = 71.28 × 34.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.54x = 2,474.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474.66/47.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.05

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