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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.89, 71.86 and 47.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.89, 71.86 and 47.52 is: 71.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.89 : 71.86 = 47.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.89/71.86 = 47.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.89x = 71.86 × 47.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.89x = 3,414.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414.79/47.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.30

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