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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.03, 64.78 and 37.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.03, 64.78 and 37.31 is: 51.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.03 : 64.78 = 37.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.03/64.78 = 37.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.03x = 64.78 × 37.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.03x = 2,416.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,416.52/47.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.39

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