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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.70, 71.73 and 34.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.70, 71.73 and 34.20 is: 51.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.70 : 71.73 = 34.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.70/71.73 = 34.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.70x = 71.73 × 34.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.70x = 2,453.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453.17/47.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.43

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