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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.67, 71.39 and 38.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.67, 71.39 and 38.61 is: 57.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.67 : 71.39 = 38.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.67/71.39 = 38.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.67x = 71.39 × 38.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.67x = 2,756.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,756.17/47.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.82

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