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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.02, 64.73 and 38.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.02, 64.73 and 38.82 is: 53.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.02 : 64.73 = 38.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.02/64.73 = 38.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.02x = 64.73 × 38.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.02x = 2,512.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,512.82/47.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.44

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