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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.58, 71.79 and 47.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.58, 71.79 and 47.58 is: 71.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.58 : 71.79 = 47.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.58/71.79 = 47.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.58x = 71.79 × 47.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.58x = 3,415.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,415.77/47.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.79

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