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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.57, 65.57 and 39.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.57, 65.57 and 39.78 is: 54.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.57 : 65.57 = 39.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.57/65.57 = 39.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.57x = 65.57 × 39.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.57x = 2,608.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608.18/47.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.83

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