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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.64, 71.42 and 38.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.64, 71.42 and 38.10 is: 57.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.64 : 71.42 = 38.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.64/71.42 = 38.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.64x = 71.42 × 38.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.64x = 2,721.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721.10/47.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.12

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