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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.08, 65 and 37.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.08, 65 and 37.86 is: 52.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.08 : 65 = 37.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.08/65 = 37.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.08x = 65 × 37.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.08x = 2,460.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460.90/47.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.27

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