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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.50, 65.50 and 38.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.50, 65.50 and 38.27 is: 52.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.50 : 65.50 = 38.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.50/65.50 = 38.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.50x = 65.50 × 38.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.50x = 2,506.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,506.70/47.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.77

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