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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.58, 65.35 and 39.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.58, 65.35 and 39.37 is: 54.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.58 : 65.35 = 39.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.58/65.35 = 39.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.58x = 65.35 × 39.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.58x = 2,572.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572.83/47.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.07

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