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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.15, 65.15 and 38.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.15, 65.15 and 38.90 is: 53.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.15 : 65.15 = 38.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.15/65.15 = 38.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.15x = 65.15 × 38.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.15x = 2,533.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533.81/47.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.75

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