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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.01, 70.26 and 37.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.01, 70.26 and 37.88 is: 56.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.01 : 70.26 = 37.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.01/70.26 = 37.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.01x = 70.26 × 37.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.01x = 2,661.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661.10/47.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.61

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