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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.51, 65.63 and 38.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.51, 65.63 and 38.33 is: 52.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.51 : 65.63 = 38.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.51/65.63 = 38.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.51x = 65.63 × 38.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.51x = 2,515.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,515.58/47.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.95

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