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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.06, 64.83 and 38.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.06, 64.83 and 38.42 is: 52.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.06 : 64.83 = 38.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.06/64.83 = 38.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.06x = 64.83 × 38.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.06x = 2,490.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,490.77/47.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.93

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