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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.30, 65.23 and 38.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.30, 65.23 and 38.59 is: 53.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.30 : 65.23 = 38.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.30/65.23 = 38.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.30x = 65.23 × 38.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.30x = 2,516.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516.97/47.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.22

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