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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52.41, 71.97 and 47.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52.41, 71.97 and 47.55 is: 65.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52.41 : 71.97 = 47.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52.41/71.97 = 47.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52.41x = 71.97 × 47.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52.41x = 3,422.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,422.17/52.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.30

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