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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.46, 65.52 and 37.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.46, 65.52 and 37.74 is: 52.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.46 : 65.52 = 37.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.46/65.52 = 37.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.46x = 65.52 × 37.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.46x = 2,472.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,472.72/47.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.10

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