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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.73, 71.48 and 34.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.73, 71.48 and 34.80 is: 52.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.73 : 71.48 = 34.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.73/71.48 = 34.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.73x = 71.48 × 34.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.73x = 2,487.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487.33/47.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.11

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