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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.37, 70.98 and 38.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.37, 70.98 and 38.18 is: 57.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.37 : 70.98 = 38.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.37/70.98 = 38.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.37x = 70.98 × 38.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.37x = 2,710.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,710.27/47.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.22

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