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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.63, 71.60 and 38.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.63, 71.60 and 38.67 is: 58.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.63 : 71.60 = 38.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.63/71.60 = 38.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.63x = 71.60 × 38.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.63x = 2,768.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768.77/47.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.13

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