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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.67, 71.37 and 38.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.67, 71.37 and 38.49 is: 57.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.67 : 71.37 = 38.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.67/71.37 = 38.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.67x = 71.37 × 38.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.67x = 2,747.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747.03/47.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.63

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