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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.84, 71.61 and 43.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.84, 71.61 and 43.25 is: 64.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.84 : 71.61 = 43.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.84/71.61 = 43.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.84x = 71.61 × 43.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.84x = 3,097.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,097.13/47.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.74

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