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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.84, 71.53 and 34.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.84, 71.53 and 34.17 is: 51.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.84 : 71.53 = 34.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.84/71.53 = 34.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.84x = 71.53 × 34.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.84x = 2,444.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,444.42/47.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.10

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