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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.32, 70.65 and 38.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.32, 70.65 and 38.20 is: 57.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.32 : 70.65 = 38.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.32/70.65 = 38.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.32x = 70.65 × 38.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.32x = 2,698.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698.83/47.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.03

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