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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.08, 65.00 and 38.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.08, 65.00 and 38.77 is: 53.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.08 : 65.00 = 38.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.08/65.00 = 38.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.08x = 65.00 × 38.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.08x = 2,519.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519.89/47.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.52

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