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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.12, 65.02 and 38.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.12, 65.02 and 38.44 is: 53.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.12 : 65.02 = 38.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.12/65.02 = 38.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.12x = 65.02 × 38.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.12x = 2,499.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,499.37/47.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.04

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