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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.75, 71.62 and 34.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.75, 71.62 and 34.18 is: 51.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.75 : 71.62 = 34.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.75/71.62 = 34.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.75x = 71.62 × 34.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.75x = 2,447.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,447.97/47.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.27

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