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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.30, 65.32 and 38.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.30, 65.32 and 38.07 is: 52.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.30 : 65.32 = 38.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.30/65.32 = 38.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.30x = 65.32 × 38.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.30x = 2,486.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486.64/47.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.58

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