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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.34, 70.88 and 37.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.34, 70.88 and 37.62 is: 56.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.34 : 70.88 = 37.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.34/70.88 = 37.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.34x = 70.88 × 37.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.34x = 2,666.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666.32/47.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.32

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