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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.85, 71.81 and 34.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.85, 71.81 and 34.35 is: 51.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.85 : 71.81 = 34.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.85/71.81 = 34.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.85x = 71.81 × 34.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.85x = 2,466.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,466.50/47.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.55

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