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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.07, 65.03 and 37.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.07, 65.03 and 37.92 is: 52.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.07 : 65.03 = 37.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.07/65.03 = 37.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.07x = 65.03 × 37.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.07x = 2,465.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,465.94/47.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.39

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