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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.51, 71.19 and 37.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.51, 71.19 and 37.89 is: 56.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.51 : 71.19 = 37.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.51/71.19 = 37.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.51x = 71.19 × 37.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.51x = 2,697.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697.39/47.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.78

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