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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 47.60, 65.75 and 37.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 47.60, 65.75 and 37.27 is: 51.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    47.60 : 65.75 = 37.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    47.60/65.75 = 37.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    47.60x = 65.75 × 37.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    47.60x = 2,450.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450.50/47.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.48

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