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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.02, 64.74 and 38.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.02, 64.74 and 38.14 is: 52.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.02 : 64.74 = 38.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.02/64.74 = 38.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.02x = 64.74 × 38.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.02x = 2,469.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469.18/47.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.51

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