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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.27, 70.74 and 37.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.27, 70.74 and 37.14 is: 55.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.27 : 70.74 = 37.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.27/70.74 = 37.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.27x = 70.74 × 37.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.27x = 2,627.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627.28/47.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.59

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