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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.45, 65.58 and 37.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.45, 65.58 and 37.73 is: 52.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.45 : 65.58 = 37.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.45/65.58 = 37.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.45x = 65.58 × 37.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.45x = 2,474.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474.33/47.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.15

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