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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 48.36, 71.97 and 47.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 48.36, 71.97 and 47.28 is: 70.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    48.36 : 71.97 = 47.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    48.36/71.97 = 47.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    48.36x = 71.97 × 47.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    48.36x = 3,402.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,402.74/48.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.36

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