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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.59, 65.75 and 37.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.59, 65.75 and 37.19 is: 51.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.59 : 65.75 = 37.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.59/65.75 = 37.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.59x = 65.75 × 37.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.59x = 2,445.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445.22/47.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.38

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