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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.32, 65.32 and 38.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.32, 65.32 and 38.56 is: 53.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.32 : 65.32 = 38.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.32/65.32 = 38.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.32x = 65.32 × 38.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.32x = 2,518.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518.74/47.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.23

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