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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.71, 65.79 and 38.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.71, 65.79 and 38.48 is: 53.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.71 : 65.79 = 38.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.71/65.79 = 38.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.71x = 65.79 × 38.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.71x = 2,531.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531.60/47.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.06

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