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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.33, 65.37 and 37.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.33, 65.37 and 37.09 is: 51.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.33 : 65.37 = 37.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.33/65.37 = 37.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.33x = 65.37 × 37.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.33x = 2,424.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424.57/47.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.23

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