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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.89, 71.50 and 47.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.89, 71.50 and 47.55 is: 70.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.89 : 71.50 = 47.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.89/71.50 = 47.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.89x = 71.50 × 47.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.89x = 3,399.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,399.83/47.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.99

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