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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.60, 65.72 and 37.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.60, 65.72 and 37.22 is: 51.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.60 : 65.72 = 37.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.60/65.72 = 37.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.60x = 65.72 × 37.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.60x = 2,446.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446.10/47.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.39

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