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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.25, 70.80 and 37.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.25, 70.80 and 37.58 is: 56.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.25 : 70.80 = 37.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.25/70.80 = 37.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.25x = 70.80 × 37.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.25x = 2,660.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660.66/47.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.31

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