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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.74, 71.52 and 43.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.74, 71.52 and 43.51 is: 65.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.74 : 71.52 = 43.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.74/71.52 = 43.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.74x = 71.52 × 43.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.74x = 3,111.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,111.84/47.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.18

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