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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.58, 71.30 and 38.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.58, 71.30 and 38.55 is: 57.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.58 : 71.30 = 38.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.58/71.30 = 38.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.58x = 71.30 × 38.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.58x = 2,748.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748.42/47.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.76

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