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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.41, 65.45 and 37.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.41, 65.45 and 37.55 is: 51.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.41 : 65.45 = 37.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.41/65.45 = 37.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.41x = 65.45 × 37.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.41x = 2,457.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457.91/47.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.85

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