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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.56, 65.52 and 38.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.56, 65.52 and 38.92 is: 53.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.56 : 65.52 = 38.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.56/65.52 = 38.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.56x = 65.52 × 38.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.56x = 2,550.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,550.04/47.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.62

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