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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.42, 65.34 and 37.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.42, 65.34 and 37.70 is: 51.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.42 : 65.34 = 37.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.42/65.34 = 37.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.42x = 65.34 × 37.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.42x = 2,463.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463.32/47.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.95

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