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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.84, 71.66 and 38.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.84, 71.66 and 38.12 is: 57.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.84 : 71.66 = 38.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.84/71.66 = 38.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.84x = 71.66 × 38.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.84x = 2,731.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,731.42/47.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.10

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