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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.11, 71.88 and 47.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.11, 71.88 and 47.09 is: 70.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.11 : 71.88 = 47.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.11/71.88 = 47.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.11x = 71.88 × 47.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.11x = 3,384.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,384.47/48.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.36

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