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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.07, 64.94 and 37.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.07, 64.94 and 37.84 is: 52.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.07 : 64.94 = 37.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.07/64.94 = 37.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.07x = 64.94 × 37.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.07x = 2,457.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457.33/47.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.21

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