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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.01, 64.85 and 37.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.01, 64.85 and 37.78 is: 52.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.01 : 64.85 = 37.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.01/64.85 = 37.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.01x = 64.85 × 37.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.01x = 2,450.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450.03/47.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.12

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