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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.48, 71.22 and 37.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.48, 71.22 and 37.84 is: 56.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.48 : 71.22 = 37.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.48/71.22 = 37.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.48x = 71.22 × 37.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.48x = 2,694.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694.96/47.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.76

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