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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.29, 65.23 and 38.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.29, 65.23 and 38.06 is: 52.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.29 : 65.23 = 38.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.29/65.23 = 38.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.29x = 65.23 × 38.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.29x = 2,482.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482.72/47.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.50

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