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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.95, 71.75 and 47.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.95, 71.75 and 47.63 is: 71.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.95 : 71.75 = 47.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.95/71.75 = 47.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.95x = 71.75 × 47.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.95x = 3,417.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,417.75/47.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.28

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