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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.69, 71.54 and 39.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.69, 71.54 and 39.11 is: 58.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.69 : 71.54 = 39.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.69/71.54 = 39.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.69x = 71.54 × 39.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.69x = 2,797.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797.38/47.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.66

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