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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.35, 65.34 and 37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.35, 65.34 and 37 is: 51.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.35 : 65.34 = 37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.35/65.34 = 37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.35x = 65.34 × 37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.35x = 2,417.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417.58/47.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.06

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