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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.44, 65.32 and 38.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.44, 65.32 and 38.20 is: 52.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.44 : 65.32 = 38.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.44/65.32 = 38.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.44x = 65.32 × 38.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.44x = 2,495.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495.22/47.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.60

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