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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.56, 71.34 and 39.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.56, 71.34 and 39.88 is: 59.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.56 : 71.34 = 39.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.56/71.34 = 39.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.56x = 71.34 × 39.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.56x = 2,845.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845.04/47.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.82

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