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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.28, 65.30 and 37.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.28, 65.30 and 37.56 is: 51.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.28 : 65.30 = 37.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.28/65.30 = 37.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.28x = 65.30 × 37.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.28x = 2,452.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452.67/47.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.88

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