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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.59, 65.59 and 38.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.59, 65.59 and 38.41 is: 52.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.59 : 65.59 = 38.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.59/65.59 = 38.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.59x = 65.59 × 38.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.59x = 2,519.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519.31/47.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.94

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