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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.25, 65.16 and 37.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.25, 65.16 and 37.94 is: 52.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.25 : 65.16 = 37.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.25/65.16 = 37.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.25x = 65.16 × 37.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.25x = 2,471.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471.84/47.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.31

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