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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.32, 65.19 and 37.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.32, 65.19 and 37.60 is: 51.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.32 : 65.19 = 37.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.32/65.19 = 37.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.32x = 65.19 × 37.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.32x = 2,451.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451.14/47.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.80

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