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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.54, 71.28 and 37.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.54, 71.28 and 37.36 is: 56.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.54 : 71.28 = 37.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.54/71.28 = 37.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.54x = 71.28 × 37.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.54x = 2,663.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663.11/47.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.02

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