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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.14, 71.85 and 47.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.14, 71.85 and 47.83 is: 71.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.14 : 71.85 = 47.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.14/71.85 = 47.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.14x = 71.85 × 47.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.14x = 3,435.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,435.99/48.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.37

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