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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.38, 65.53 and 37.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.38, 65.53 and 37.64 is: 52.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.38 : 65.53 = 37.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.38/65.53 = 37.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.38x = 65.53 × 37.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.38x = 2,466.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,466.13/47.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.05

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